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Congressional measure blocks CFPB oversight rule for digital payment apps

Signed into lawS.J.Res. 28Latest action

Sponsor: Pete Ricketts · Senator · NE

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Official title: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

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Congress voided a CFPB rule that would have let it supervise large digital payment app companies like it does banks.

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What does this do?

This law cancels a CFPB rule that would have allowed the agency to supervise large digital payment app companies similarly to big banks and credit unions. Using the , Congress formally rejected the rule, so it has no legal effect. The CFPB is also barred from creating a substantially similar rule unless Congress authorizes it.

Who does it affect?

Large companies operating digital payment apps, such as mobile wallets or peer-to-peer payment services, are directly affected. Everyday consumers who use these apps, and to a lesser extent banks and credit unions already under similar regulation, are also affected.

Why does it matter?

The CFPB will have less direct authority to examine and supervise these payment companies for compliance with consumer protection laws. Consumers using these apps will have reduced federal oversight of the companies handling their transactions.

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Where does it stand?

  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate vote
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law

Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-11.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 95

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    219
    Nay
    211
    0
    3

    Republicans 219 yes, 1 not voting · Democrats 211 no, 2 not voting

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 106

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 28
    Result:
    Joint Resolution Passed
    51
    Nay
    47
    0
    2

    Republicans 51 yes, 1 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no

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  3. Senate · · Roll call 103

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 28
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    50
    Nay
    47
    0
    3

    Republicans 50 yes, 1 no, 2 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no

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