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S.J. Res. 131: Congressional Disapproval of CFPB Rule on Remittance Marketing

Original title: 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 2024-02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer".

March 18, 2026

consumer protectionfinancial regulationremittance transferscongressional oversight

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines whether the CFPB can maintain its withdrawal of guidance that previously restricted how financial companies market the speed and cost of international money transfers, directly impacting the transparency requirements for remittance service providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Remittance service providers

These companies must comply with CFPB marketing guidance regarding the disclosure of transfer speeds and costs.

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

The agency's regulatory action is being challenged and potentially nullified by Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 18, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent action by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that withdrew a previous circular regarding deceptive marketing practices for s. If passed, the CFPB's withdrawal of the circular would be nullified, effectively reinstating the original guidance on how companies must disclose the speed and cost of sending money abroad.

Key Facts

  • S.J. Res. 131 formally disapproves of the CFPB rule regarding the withdrawal of 'Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-02'.
  • If enacted, the CFPB's withdrawal of the circular will have no force or effect.
  • The rule being challenged was published in the Federal Register at 90 Fed. Reg. 20084 on May 12, 2025.
  • The original circular being discussed, 'Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-02', was published at 89 Fed. Reg. 27357 on April 17, 2024.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 18, 2026.
  • The resolution is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines whether the CFPB can maintain its withdrawal of guidance that previously restricted how financial companies market the speed and cost of international money transfers, directly impacting the transparency requirements for remittance service providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to invalidate a specific rule issued by the CFPB that withdrew previous guidance on how remittance companies market their services.
What is a remittance transfer?
A is a transaction where a consumer sends money from the United States to a person or business in a foreign country.

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Regulatory Reversal

The resolution highlights a cycle of regulatory action where the CFPB withdrew guidance, and Congress is now attempting to force the reinstatement of that guidance.

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“The Senate committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →
personMr. Gallego“The Senator who introduced the resolution.”Map →
organizationBureau of Consumer Financial Protection“The federal agency that issued the rule being challenged.”Map →

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