PolicyBrief

Legislation

S.J.RES. 168
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB’s decision to withdraw its circular regarding steering and preferencing practices by digital financial intermediaries.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 179
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s attempt to withdraw the rule requiring the public disclosure of consumer complaint data.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 164
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s withdrawal of a circular regarding data protection and security standards for sensitive consumer information.

Jacky Rosen
D

Jacky Rosen

Senator

NV

S.J.RES. 173
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s withdrawal of Circular 2022-07, effectively reinstating the original guidance regarding the reasonable investigation of consumer reporting disputes.

Tammy Duckworth
D

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

IL

S.J.RES. 171
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran while maintaining the authority to conduct defensive operations and support allies.

Andy Kim
D

Andy Kim

Senator

NJ

S.J.RES. 172
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Raphael Warnock
D

Raphael Warnock

Senator

GA

S.J.RES. 165
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s withdrawal of guidance regarding the Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program, effectively nullifying the agency's action.

Timothy Kaine
D

Timothy Kaine

Senator

VA

S.J.RES. 167
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s withdrawal of the rule concerning consumer information requests to large banks and credit unions, effectively nullifying that withdrawal.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 180
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or provides specific authorization.

Chris Van Hollen
D

Chris Van Hollen

Senator

MD

S.J.RES. 183
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization or a declaration of war.

Cory Booker
D

Cory Booker

Senator

NJ

S.J.RES. 177
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the CFPB’s attempt to rescind the Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons, effectively keeping the registry in force.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

H.R. 7165
119th CongressJan 20th 2026
WATCH Act
IN COMMITTEE

The WATCH Act mandates quarterly inspections and compliance certifications for foreign laboratories receiving U.S. federal funding for animal research.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

S.J.RES. 175
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's attempt to withdraw guidance regarding deceptive representations of FDIC insurance, thereby keeping the original circular in effect.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 174
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the CFPB’s withdrawal of "Bulletin 2022-04," effectively reinstating the agency's guidance on mitigating harm from automobile repossessions.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 176
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s attempt to withdraw the rule requiring the disclosure of consumer complaint narrative data.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 181
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization.

Kirsten Gillibrand
D

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator

NY

S.J.RES. 178
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
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 "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to overturn the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s withdrawal of the "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings" rule.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

H.R. 8207
119th CongressApr 6th 2026
Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide employees with job-protected, unpaid leave following the death of a son or daughter.

Bradley Schneider
D

Bradley Schneider

Representative

IL

H.R. 8222
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill revokes specific licenses for Russian oil transactions, mandates sanctions against Russian energy entities, and requires recurring reports on Russian oil revenues and the involvement of energy companies in the abduction of Ukrainian children.

Gregory Meeks
D

Gregory Meeks

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1166
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution proposes the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.

Anna Luna
R

Anna Luna

Representative

FL