A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
Summary
This joint resolution aims to use the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove of a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). The rule in question involves the withdrawal of previous guidance regarding the reasonable investigation of consumer reporting disputes. If this resolution were to be enacted, it would effectively nullify the CFPB's decision to withdraw that guidance, potentially impacting how credit bureaus are required to handle and investigate errors reported by consumers on their credit files.
Because this is a binding joint resolution, it would have the force of law if passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President. For everyday citizens, the outcome could influence the level of scrutiny and the specific procedures financial institutions and credit reporting agencies must follow when a person disputes inaccurate information on their credit report. Currently, the bill has only been introduced and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for further consideration.