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Senate Vote on S.J. Res. 129 Regarding State Authority Over Credit Reporting

Original title: 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...

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.

Why it matters

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

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Consumers

The ability of states to regulate credit reporting impacts what information, such as medical debt or eviction records, appears on consumer credit reports.

Directly affected

State Governments

The federal rule determines whether states retain the authority to pass and enforce their own consumer protection laws regarding credit reporting.

Directly affected

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of S.J. Res. 129?
It was a resolution intended to block a new federal rule that would prevent states from setting their own regulations on credit reporting.
Did the resolution pass?
No, the Senate rejected the to the resolution.
How does this affect state laws on medical debt?
If the federal rule stands, it may preempt state laws that currently ban medical debt from being included in credit reports.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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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.

Connected Entities

Trump administration, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Catherine Cortez Masto
OrganizationTrump administration“The administration currently seeking to replace the 2022 CFPB rule.”Map →
OrganizationBureau of Consumer Financial Protection“The federal agency responsible for issuing the rules regarding credit reporting.”Map →
PersonCatherine Cortez Masto“United States Senator who introduced S.J. Res. 129.”Map →

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