H.J.Res. 179 — 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 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".

H.J.Res. 179 — 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 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information". | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislative text is to allow Congress to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) that would withdraw a previous guideline aimed at protecting sensitive consumer information. This guideline, known as Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04, highlighted concerns about insufficient data protection and security for sensitive consumer information. The key provision of this resolution is that it formally disapproves the BCFP's decision to withdraw the aforementioned rule.