Introduced in House — H.R. 3141

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3141

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 1, 2025

Mr. Downing (for himself, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Ogles, and Mr. Sessions) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL

To impose limitations on the amount of unobligated balances of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the CFPB Budget Integrity Act.

Sec. 2. Limitation on unobligated balances of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

(a) In general

Section 1017(a)(2) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5497(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

(D) Limitation on unobligated balances
For a fiscal year, the amount of unobligated balances of the Bureau may not exceed 5 percent of the dollar amount referred to in subparagraph (A)(iii). The Director shall transfer any excess amount of such unobligated balances to the general fund of the Treasury.

(b) Report on use of unobligated balances

Section 1017(e)(4) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 5497(e)(4)) is amended by inserting (including a description of the use of any unobligated balances) after funds of the Bureau.