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S.J.Res.151

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 "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".

Introduced·3/26/26

A joint resolution to disapprove a rule by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection regarding unfair billing and collection practices after.

This bill, introduced by Ms. Hirono, seeks to disapprove a rule by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection concerning the withdrawal of "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts." The resolution aims to nullify the rule's force and effect, impacting individuals who have discharged certain student loan debts through bankruptcy. The rule in question was initially published on March 23, 2023, and its withdrawal was announced on May 12, 2025.

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Current
Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Mar 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.