Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections

The Kansas City Globe e-Edition
Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections
Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections

February 18, 2025—The Biden administration’s effort to rein in excessive overdraft fees is now under direct attack from congressional Republicans, who have launched a campaign to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would cap overdraft charges at $5. The move comes as the banking industry—one of Washington’s most powerful lobbying forces—pushes to preserve the estimated…