H.R. 1526 – No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025; H.R. 22 – Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act; S.J. Res. 18 – Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ‘‘Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions’’.; S.J. Res. 28 – Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ‘‘Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications’’.

Committee on Rules

2025-03-31

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Summary

The Rules Committee convened to consider four measures: H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote; H.R. 1526, which limits district court injunctive relief; and two Congressional Review Act resolutions to nullify Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules that mandate overdraft fee caps and regulate digital payment apps. Witnesses from the Judiciary and Financial Services Committees emphasized concerns over voter suppression, particularly for married women and rural voters, and criticized the rules as disproportionate and counter to consumer protection. The panel debated the legality and fairness of expanding documentation requirements for voting, the potential impact on marginalized communities, and the effectiveness of current safeguards, with bipartisan debate highlighting the legislative challenges of balancing election security with access and equity.

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Transcript

Good afternoon.  The committee will come to order.  Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time.  Before we proceed with our hearing, we have a housekeeping matter to take care of regarding the appointment of members to our subcommittees.  My understanding is that the assignments of the subcommittees are satisfactory to all.  Therefore, without objection,   The following members are appointed to serve on the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.  For Republicans, Ms. Fischbach is chair, in addition to Ms. Fischbach, Mr. Scott, Mr. Griffith, and Mr. Jack.  For Democrats, Ms. Scanlon is ranking member, and Mr. McGovern.  For the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, the following members are appointed.   For Republicans, Mr. Langworthy is Chair, in addition to Mr. Norman, Mr. Roy, and Mrs. Houchin.  For Democrats, Ms. Ledger-Fernandez is a ranking member, and Mr. Neguse.  Hearing no further comments, we'll now proceed with our hearing.  Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider four separate measures.   H.R.  22, H.R.  1526, S.J.  Res 18, S.J.  Res 28.  H.R.  22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for federal office.   The only people who should vote in American elections are American citizens.  There's no debate about it.  Republicans do not thumb our noses at election integrity, for we understand that Americans deserve free, transparent, and fair elections.

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