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Financial Investigations Reform: Limits and Citizen Rights

This act modifies how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection conducts investigations. It sets time limits for investigations, demands more precision in information requests, and grants citizens more rights to defense and appeal Bureau decisions. The goal is to enhance transparency and fairness in investigative processes.
Key points
Investigations by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection must be initiated within 6 years of a violation.
Information requests from citizens must be more specific and based on particular facts.
Citizens will have the right to ask the Bureau questions about the scope of demands and receive a response within 20 days.
Petitions to modify or set aside a demand will be treated as confidential.
Citizens will be able to seek judicial review if the Bureau denies their petition to modify or set aside a demand.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10036
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2024-10-25