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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Proposed Repeal of Payday Lending Rules
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy held a hearing on May 16, 2019, to investigate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposal to repeal regulations governing payday and auto title loans. The hearing focused on allegations that the industry influenced research and public comments to weaken consumer protections.
This hearing examines the potential removal of federal rules designed to limit high-interest debt traps, which directly impacts the cost and availability of short-term loans for consumers.
Who It Affects
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Payday and auto title lenders
The proposed repeal of the Payday Lending Rule would change the regulatory requirements for these businesses.
Consumers of short-term loans
Changes to the regulation of payday loans impact the interest rates, fee structures, and loan terms available to these individuals.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 16, 2019, to review the proposed repeal of the Payday Lending Rule.
- The CFPB previously returned $12 billion to consumers through enforcement actions against financial predators.
- Research cited by the subcommittee suggests that payday loan products often lock consumers into debt for an average of 11 months.
- Evidence was submitted alleging that the payday loan industry edited academic research to favor their interests.
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- Documents were entered into the record suggesting the industry orchestrated fake public comments to influence federal regulations.
- The subcommittee reviewed allegations that a payday loan group paid KSU (Kansas State University) for favorable research.
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Industry Influence on Regulation
The hearing documents suggest a pattern of industry-led efforts to influence federal rulemaking through edited academic research and coordinated public comment campaigns.
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