Congress restores Buy Now, Pay Later lending disclosures
S.J.Res. 134 — 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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans". · Filed by Jack Reed (D-RI) · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · Reported out
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What it does
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to block the CFPB's decision to withdraw a consumer-protection rule on Buy Now, Pay Later lending. The CFPB had withdrawn the rule; Congress is now disapproving that withdrawal, which restores the rule and requires lenders to disclose digital account access terms to consumers.
Why we flagged it
The bill's operative mechanism is a Congressional Review Act disapproval that restores a consumer-disclosure rule the CFPB had withdrawn. It is a straightforward accountability measure using statutory procedure to override an agency action.
What the text implies
- Restoring the rule may increase compliance costs for BNPL lenders, potentially affecting pricing or product availability in that market segment.
- The resolution signals congressional intent to preserve CFPB rulemaking authority on consumer finance, potentially affecting future agency deference in regulatory disputes.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Restoring the disclosure rule strengthens consumer protections by requiring Buy Now, Pay Later lenders to clearly disclose how consumers' digital accounts will be accessed and used. Consumers gain transparency into lending terms and account security practices, reducing information asymmetry and enabling better financial decisions.