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NYC Comptroller Requested Stronger Protections for New Yorkers Amidst Attenuated CFPB Authority

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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a report titled “Standing Up for New York Consumers – How New York State and New York City can Strengthen Consumer Financial Protection in the Trump Era,” which called for the...more

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Senate Parliamentarian says elimination of CFPB funding cannot be included in budget bill but delay of Section 1071 rule passes...

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The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a key Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (Banking Committee) provision that would eliminate all funding for the CFPB cannot be included in the massive budget reconciliation...more

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NYC Comptroller Report Calls for Overhaul of State Consumer Financial Protections

On June 9, 2025, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released a report urging City and State leaders to modernize consumer financial protections. The report outlines a series of legislative and regulatory recommendations...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – June 2025 # 3

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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New York publishes a report highlighting areas to strengthen consumer financial laws

On June 9, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander issued a report highlighting the ways in which New York State policymakers can strengthen consumer financial protections for New York citizens. Specifically, the report...more

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Digital Asset CLARITY Act Heads to House Floor

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On Tuesday, June 10, the House Committees on Agriculture and Financial Services both favorably reported to the House H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act (as amended). Both committees gave overwhelmingly...more

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CLARITY Act Unveiled, SEC Issues Staking Guidance and 401(k) Crypto Ban Reversed

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This week’s tracker covers several significant developments in crypto policy. Lawmakers released a new draft of the CLARITY Act, a market structure bill that would expand the CFTC’s role and clarify how digital assets are...more

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Texas Legislature Proposes Disclosure Rules for Commercial Financing 

The Texas House and Senate introduced House Bill 700 and Senate Bill 2677 to regulate commercial sales-based financing transactions. The proposed legislation would impose standardized disclosure requirements, require broker...more

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New York Seeks to Beef up Consumer Protection Framework

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New York attorney general Leticia James is the latest state-level actor to respond to the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink federal consumer protection agencies. James has championed the FAIR Business Practices Act, a...more

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Texas Senate Bill 1736 Proposes Allowing Convenience Fees for Electronic Motor Vehicle Payments

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On February 27, Texas State Senator José Menéndez (D) introduced Senate Bill 1736, a piece of legislation aimed at regulating convenience fees associated with electronic payments for motor vehicles. SB 1736 would allow such...more

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Virginia’s SB 1252: Potential Impact on Banks and Fintechs

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On January 8, Senate Bill No. 1252 (SB 1252) was introduced to the Virginia General Assembly, aiming to amend and reenact sections of the Code of Virginia related to the application of usury rates. Just two weeks ago, the...more

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Oregon Considering DIDMCA Opt-Out Legislation

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Oregon may become the latest state attempting to stop out-of-state banks from “exporting” home-state interest rates on loans made to Oregon consumers. Like similar legislation adopted by Colorado in 2023, House Bill 2561...more

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Republicans renew efforts to repeal Section 1071

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Republicans on Capitol Hill are seeking to repeal a section of the Dodd-Frank Act that requires financial institutions to report information contained in loan applications submitted by women-owned, minority-owned and...more

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Legislation Introduced To Overhaul CFPB Civil Investigative Demand Process

On October 25, 2024, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by sponsors from both parties that would impose heightened requirements and procedural protections for civil investigative demands (CIDs) issued by...more

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