hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Disapproves withdrawal of overdraft fee guidance.
Senator Warren (D-MA) introduced this joint resolution.
In Senate committee, no vote yet.
This joint resolution aims to block a decision by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) to withdraw previous guidance on how banks assess overdraft fees. Introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who serves on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, the bill is currently under review in that committee.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 13, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then it needs to pass a vote in the full Senate and then the House of Representatives, before being sent to the President for signature.
This bill attempts to reverse the CFPB's decision to withdraw its Circular 2022-06, which provided guidance on 'Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices.' If this resolution passes, the CFPB's withdrawal would be nullified. This could lead to banks potentially facing stricter oversight on how they charge for overdrafts, which might affect the fees you pay if your account balance goes below zero.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe this protects consumers from unfair bank overdraft charges.
Critics Say
Critics might argue it hinders bank flexibility or economic growth.
Those in favor of this resolution argue that undoing the CFPB's withdrawal would reinstate important consumer protections against what they see as excessive or unfair overdraft fees. Opponents, however, might contend that the original guidance placed unnecessary burdens on banks, and that financial institutions should have more freedom in setting their service fees.