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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Vote on S.J. Res. 129 Regarding State Authority Over Credit Reporting
Record date · May 13, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Senate considered a joint resolution, S.J. Res. 129, which sought to block a new federal rule that would limit the ability of states to regulate credit reporting agencies. The resolution was introduced by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto to preserve state-level consumer protections, such as bans on including medical debt or certain eviction records in credit reports. The with the resolution was rejected by the Senate.
The outcome of this vote determines whether federal law will override state-level regulations regarding how credit reporting agencies handle consumer data, including medical debt and eviction records.
Who It Affects
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Consumers
The ability of states to regulate credit reporting impacts what information, such as medical debt or eviction records, appears on consumer credit reports.
State Governments
The federal rule determines whether states retain the authority to pass and enforce their own consumer protection laws regarding credit reporting.
Credit Reporting Agencies
These entities must comply with either state-specific regulations or a uniform federal standard depending on the outcome of the preemption rule.
Key Facts
- The Senate rejected the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 129.
- S.J. Res. 129 aimed to use the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5) to disapprove a rule submitted by the CFPB.
- The CFPB issued a rule in 2022 stating that the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows states to regulate credit reporting.
- The current administration is attempting to replace the 2022 rule with one that makes federal law preempt state law.
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- 15 states currently have laws banning medical debt from appearing on credit reports.
- Several states have laws limiting the inclusion of eviction records in credit reports.
- The motion to proceed was rejected by the Senate following a voice vote.
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Federal Preemption of State Credit Laws
The administration is actively seeking to reverse a 2022 CFPB interpretive rule that allowed states to maintain stricter credit reporting standards than federal law.
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