HR-1737 : Still Just a Bill

Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act

Declares without force or effect Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Bulletin 2013-02 (Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act), published March 21, 2013.

Amends the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to direct the CFPB, when proposing and issuing guidance primarily related to indirect auto financing, to:

  • provide for a public notice and comment period before issuing the guidance in final form;
  • make publicly available all information relied on by the CFPB;
  • redact any information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act;
  • consult with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Justice; and
  • study the costs and impacts of the guidance to consumers and women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-11-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2015-11-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-11-18VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 332 - 96 (Roll no. 637).House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8322)House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorPOSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 1737 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Guinta demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8311)House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1737.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 526, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sewell amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 526, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (MO) amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 526, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1737.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 526 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1737 and H.R. 511. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. For the purposes of requesting a conference with the Senate, the resolution provides that the House has taken S. 1177 from the Speaker's table, adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5, as passed by the House and adopts S. 1177, as amended. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to H.R. 1737 printed in the report. H.R. 511 shall be considered under a closed rule.House floor actions
2015-11-18FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 526. (consideration: CR H8297-8311; text of measure as reported in House: CR H8309)House floor actions
2015-11-16FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 526 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1737 and H.R. 511. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. For the purposes of requesting a conference with the Senate, the resolution provides that the House has taken S. 1177 from the Speaker's table, adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5, as passed by the House and adopts S. 1177, as amendend. The resolution makes in order only those amendments to H.R. 1737 printed inthe report. H.R. 511 shall be considered under a closed rule.House floor actions
2015-11-09CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.House floor actions
2015-11-09CommitteeReported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-329.House floor actions
2015-07-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 10.House committee actions
2015-07-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-06-11CommitteeHearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.House committee actions
2015-04-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2015-04-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1]
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Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Consumer affairs
  • Consumer credit
  • Financial services and investments
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Motor vehicles
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Small business
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Women in business

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