1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The overdraft fee cap rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a critical measure to protect consumers, particularly those in financially vulnerable situations, from exorbitant and unfair banking fees. Removing the $5 cap on overdraft fees would open the floodgates for banks to resume predatory practices, enabling them to levy excessive charges on customers who can least afford it. Even a minor oversight or miscalculation could potentially lead to a cascade of compounding fees, driving struggling individuals and families deeper into debt and financial instability. Overturning this rule prioritizes the profits of major financial institutions over the well-being of ordinary Americans. I urge you to vote against [H.J. 59/S.J. 18] and uphold the CFPB's reasonable limits on overdraft charges, shielding consumers from unjustified exploitation by the banking industry.