US Federal House Bill HJR166

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/26
• Refer: 4/30/26

Caption

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 "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt".

Impact

If passed, HJR166 would result in Congress formally disapproving the Bureau's action to withdraw an important consumer protection guideline. This could reinforce the existing regulatory framework surrounding in-person debt collection, which may help to ensure fair treatment and transparency in interactions between consumers and debt collectors. The retention of these rules is expected to protect vulnerable consumers who might otherwise be at risk of aggressive collection tactics without the previous safeguards in place.

Summary

HJR166 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection concerning the withdrawal of Bulletin 2015–07, which relates to the in-person collection of consumer debt. The bill essentially seeks to prevent the withdrawal of this bulletin, thereby maintaining the previous regulations that govern how debt collectors may engage with consumers in person. The underlying intention is to uphold standards in consumer interactions to protect individuals from potentially harmful practices during debt collection processes.

Contention

During discussions, there may be points of contention regarding the effectiveness and necessity of maintaining such regulations. Supporters argue that the rules provide essential protections for consumers facing debt collection, while opponents may claim that these regulations could hinder collectors in their operations, thus complicating the collection process and impacting credit markets. The resolution highlights the ongoing debate between consumer protection and the operational freedoms of financial institutions.

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HJR166 reflects the broader agenda surrounding consumer financial protection and the regulatory authority of federal agencies like the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. The resolution is an illustration of legislative checks on executive regulatory actions, providing Congress with the ability to maintain or alter the administrative landscape with regard to consumer finance.