Senate Resolution to Overturn CFPB Withdrawal of Overdraft Opt-In Rule
March 18, 2026
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The Frame
If passed, this resolution would invalidate the CFPB's decision to withdraw guidance on overdraft opt-in practices, potentially reinstating the regulatory stance or legal expectations regarding how banks obtain consumer consent for overdraft services.
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Financial Institutions
Banks and credit unions are subject to CFPB guidance regarding overdraft opt-in procedures.
Consumers
Consumers are subject to the overdraft opt-in practices used by their financial institutions.
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The agency's regulatory action is being challenged and potentially nullified by Congress.
Last recorded activity March 18, 2026.
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Summary
Why It Matters
If passed, this resolution would invalidate the CFPB's decision to withdraw guidance on overdraft opt-in practices, potentially reinstating the regulatory stance or legal expectations regarding how banks obtain consumer consent for overdraft services.
Key Facts
- S.J. Res. 130 formally disapproves of the CFPB's withdrawal of 'Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05'.
- The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) to nullify the agency's action.
- The rule being challenged was published in the Federal Register at 90 Fed. Reg. 20084 on May 12, 2025.
- The original circular being withdrawn was published at 89 Fed. Reg. 80075 on October 2, 2024.
- If enacted, the CFPB's withdrawal of the circular would have no force or effect.
- The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this resolution actually do?
What are 'Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices'?
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Voting Record
Total
99
Yes
47
No
52
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (99)
Edward Markey
D · yes
Tom Cotton
R · no
Gary Peters
D · yes
Tim Scott
R · no
Christopher Murphy
D · yes
Cindy Hyde-Smith
R · no
Mike Crapo
R · no
James Risch
R · no
Cory Booker
D · yes
Angela Alsobrooks
D · yes
Bill Hagerty
R · no
Richard Durbin
D · yes
Tim Sheehy
R · no
Thomas Tillis
R · no
Ron Wyden
D · yes
Jim Banks
R · no
Mark Kelly
D · yes
Todd Young
R · no
Catherine Cortez Masto
D · yes
Mazie Hirono
D · yes
Mark Warner
D · yes
Martin Heinrich
D · yes
Chuck Grassley
R · no
Roger Wicker
R · no
+ 75 more
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Discoveries
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Regulatory Reversal
The document highlights a cycle of regulatory action where the CFPB issued a circular, withdrew it, and is now facing a congressional attempt to nullify that withdrawal.
Connected Entities
Sources
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