Bills · HRES 259
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 259House of RepresentativesConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it aims to provide transparency and oversight regarding how a new, possibly external, group is interacting with a key government agency responsible for protecting consumers from financial scams and unfair practices. The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) handles sensitive financial information about individuals and oversees financial institutions, so any unauthorized or unvetted access could raise serious concerns about data security, privacy, and potential conflicts of interest, potentially putting consumer data at risk or undermining the agency's mission.
If this resolution passes and the President complies, the public would gain a clearer understanding of who has access to the BCFP's internal workings and why. If it doesn't pass, or if the President does not comply, these questions about access, data security, and potential conflicts of interest would remain unanswered, leaving a potential gap in congressional oversight of an agency critical to consumer protection. It also touches on broader concerns about the proper functioning and staffing of government agencies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests comprehensive details on individuals from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who accessed Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) systems, including their identities, backgrounds, and the specific types of sensitive information (like personal data) they viewed.
This aims to reveal who had access to critical consumer financial data and whether they were properly vetted.
PROVISION 02
Demands information on whether any BCFP data accessed by DOGE individuals was copied, shared externally, or changed, and details on any potential conflicts of interest.
This seeks to determine if sensitive government data was mishandled or compromised and if personal interests influenced their actions.
PROVISION 03
Asks for a detailed account of the procedures and approvals followed to grant DOGE individuals access to BCFP systems, including their security clearances and completed training.
This ensures that proper security protocols and vetting processes were adhered to when granting access to sensitive agency information.
PROVISION 04
Requests the total number of BCFP employees, including those on stop-work orders or administrative leave, at specific dates.
This provides insight into the operational stability and staffing levels of a key consumer protection agency.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 2
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 27
Submitted in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 259
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionApr 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House Res.HRES 259House of RepresentativesConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 2, 2025
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