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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8256: Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to reduce food insecurity among older adults and people with disabilities by modifying and expanding federal nutrition assistance programs. It streamlines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by extending certification periods to 36 months for these groups, creating simplified application processes, and establishing a standard medical expense deduction. The bill also expands eligibility for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to include adults with disabilities, while increasing funding and benefits for these programs. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for SNAP enrollment outreach, creates a new program to reimburse retail food stores for grocery delivery to eligible participants, and provides funding for farmers' market infrastructure and local produce procurement.

Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 179: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".

This joint resolution seeks to reject a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would remove a previous requirement for disclosing consumer complaint data. The bill directly affects the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by nullifying its proposed withdrawal of the disclosure rule. If passed, the earlier rule requiring the Bureau to make consumer complaint information public would remain in effect. The legislation uses a congressional disapproval process to override the agency's regulatory decision.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 178: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would remove existing procedures for supervisory designation proceedings. The measure directly affects the Bureau's regulatory authority and would prevent the withdrawal of the previous rule governing how financial institutions are designated for supervisory oversight. If passed, the resolution would nullify the Bureau's proposed rule change, keeping the original supervisory designation procedures in place. The bill is a procedural action that uses the Congressional Review Act to reject a specific federal agency regulation.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 177: A joint resolution 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 "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that rescinded a registry tracking nonbank financial entities subject to certain court and agency orders. The measure would prevent the Bureau from removing the registry, ensuring the list of regulated nonbank covered persons remains in effect. It directly impacts the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and financial institutions that might be listed on the registry. The bill uses the Congressional Review Act process to formally reject the agency's decision to withdraw the registry.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 176: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would remove a requirement for disclosing consumer complaint narrative data. The bill directly affects financial institutions and consumers by preventing the withdrawal of regulations that mandate the public sharing of detailed complaint information. If passed, the original disclosure requirement would remain in effect, ensuring continued transparency about consumer complaints against financial services. The resolution is a procedural measure that uses the Congressional Review Act to reject a specific regulatory change without creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 175: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have withdrawn a previous regulation about how banks can use the FDIC's name or logo. The bill directly affects financial institutions and consumer protection agencies by preventing the removal of rules that restrict deceptive representations involving the FDIC's branding. If passed, the resolution would keep the original 2022 guidance in place, maintaining restrictions on how banks can market deposit insurance products. The measure requires approval from both the House and Senate to become effective.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 174: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would remove a previous guideline about automobile repossessions. If passed, it would keep the original 2022 guidance in place, which was designed to limit harm when lenders take back vehicles. The measure directly affects the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and lenders who follow its regulations. By blocking the withdrawal, the resolution aims to maintain existing consumer protections related to vehicle repossession practices.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 170: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Compliance Bulletin 2016-03: Detecting and Preventing Consumer Harm From Production Incentives".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that would have removed an earlier guidance document on how financial institutions should manage incentives for their employees. The bill directly affects banks, credit unions, and other financial organizations that previously followed Compliance Bulletin 2016-03 to prevent consumer harm from production incentives. If enacted, the resolution would keep the original compliance bulletin in effect, requiring financial institutions to continue monitoring and managing incentive structures that could lead to unfair treatment of consumers. The measure uses the Congressional Review Act process to overturn a regulatory decision made by the federal agency.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 169: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have withdrawn a 2022 regulation on how banks assess unanticipated overdraft fees. If passed, the resolution would keep the original 2022 rule in place, requiring financial institutions to follow specific guidelines when charging overdraft fees for unexpected transactions. The measure directly affects banks and credit unions that collect overdraft fees and consumers who use these financial services. It uses a congressional veto process to block the Bureau's attempt to remove the existing fee assessment practices.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 168: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that would have withdrawn a 2024 regulation on how digital intermediaries handle consumer financial products. The bill directly affects the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by preventing the removal of rules governing preferencing and steering practices in digital finance. If passed, the existing 2024 regulation on these practices would remain in effect, while the proposed withdrawal would have no legal force. The measure uses the Congressional Review Act process to block the agency's regulatory change.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 167: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Consumer Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have removed regulations on how large banks and credit unions handle consumer information requests. If passed, the resolution would prevent the Bureau from withdrawing the existing requirements that govern how these financial institutions respond to consumer data inquiries. The measure directly affects the Bureau's regulatory authority and the operational compliance obligations of large financial institutions. By invoking a statutory review process, the resolution aims to keep the current consumer protection standards in place without allowing the proposed regulatory changes to take effect.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SJRES 166: A joint resolution 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 relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".

This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that would have withdrawn protections against credit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. If enacted, the measure would nullify the agency's decision to remove these safeguards from Regulation B, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The bill directly affects lenders and financial institutions by requiring them to maintain existing non-discrimination standards in credit decisions. It uses the Congressional Review Act process to overturn a prior administrative action without creating new policy requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment