119 HR 3141 IH: CFPB Budget Integrity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-01 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3141IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 1, 2025Mr. Downing (for himself, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Ogles, and Mr. Sessions) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo impose limitations on the amount of unobligated balances of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.

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Short title

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

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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.