Restore CFPB operations, protect consumers' financial security

To: Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Johnson, Rep. Steil

From: A verified voter in Kenosha, WI

February 12

The abrupt halt to all work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under newly appointed Acting Director Russell Vought is highly concerning and detrimental to American consumers. The CFPB plays a crucial role in safeguarding citizens from predatory lending practices, deceptive marketing, and other forms of financial exploitation. Its enforcement actions have resulted in billions of dollars in relief for consumers harmed by unscrupulous companies. Ordering employees to cease their work entirely disrupts the bureau's critical consumer protection efforts and sows confusion among its dedicated public servants. This decision appears aimed at undermining the CFPB's ability to fulfill its congressionally mandated mission of protecting Americans in the financial marketplace. I urge you to take immediate action to restore the CFPB's operations and ensure its employees can continue their vital work on behalf of the public. The bureau's independence and robust enforcement capabilities must be preserved to maintain a fair and transparent financial system that works for all Americans, not just large corporations and special interests. Consumer protection should be a top priority, not an afterthought.

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