Transforming Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into an Independent Commission
This bill transforms the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission. Instead of a single director, the agency will be governed by five members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This aims to enhance the independence and stability of the institution that protects citizens in financial matters like loans and credit.
Key points
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) will be renamed and restructured as the Consumer Financial Protection Commission (CFPC).
Instead of a single Director, the Commission will be composed of five members appointed for staggered five-year terms, enhancing stability and independence.
The President can only remove Commission members for specific reasons like neglect of duty, increasing their autonomy.
No more than three members of the Commission can belong to the same political party, ensuring political balance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1410
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Process start date: 2023-03-07