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Preventing banks from reopening closed deposit accounts without consumer consent

This resolution stops the removal of rules that protect consumers from banks reopening their closed accounts. It ensures that banks cannot unilaterally reactivate accounts, which often leads to unexpected fees and financial stress for individuals.
Key points
Maintains protections against the unauthorized reopening of closed bank accounts by financial institutions.
Prevents banks from charging unexpected fees or creating overdrafts on accounts consumers intended to close.
Ensures consumers have better control over their banking relationships and personal finances.
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Additional Information
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 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed".
Print number: SJRES 143
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2026-03-25