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Updated · Senate Banking Committee · Jul 16
Senate Banking Panel Sets 1 Hearing on CFPB Report as Vought Defends Reform Agenda
Updated
Updated · Senate Banking Committee · Jul 16

Senate Banking Panel Sets 1 Hearing on CFPB Report as Vought Defends Reform Agenda

3 articles · Updated · Senate Banking Committee · Jul 16

Summary

  • The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will hold an open, hybrid hearing on the CFPB's semi-annual report, with acting Director Russell Vought as the sole witness.
  • “A New Day at the CFPB Through Reform” signals the hearing will center on Vought’s case for changes at the consumer watchdog rather than a routine status update.
  • The committee said the session will be webcast live only once it begins, with accessibility services available if requested at least 3 business days in advance.

Insights

As the CFPB shifts from prevention to punishment, what happens to consumers caught in emerging financial scams?
With its staff and budget slashed, how can the consumer watchdog still protect families from financial fraud?
With its director leaving next month, what will be the lasting legacy of these controversial reforms on the financial industry?