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US SJR134

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Reed

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congress disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's May 12, 2025 rule (90 Fed. Reg. 20084) that withdrew consumer protections for Buy Now, Pay Later loans

  • The withdrawn rule, originally published May 31, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 47068), applied Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) requirements to digital accounts used for Buy Now, Pay Later transactions

  • If enacted, the CFPB's withdrawal rule would have no force or effect, effectively reinstating the original consumer protection requirements for BNPL lending

  • Introduced by Senator Reed on March 18, 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

  • Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to overturn the agency's regulatory action

Legislative Description

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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans".

Finance and financial sector

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.

4/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs3/18/2026

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