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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (Bureau's) most recent Semi-Annual Report to Congress.

Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to provide our semiannual update on the Bureau’s important work. It is my honor and privilege to serve and protect American consumers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a proposed settlement with Think Finance, LLC, formerly known as Think Finance, Inc.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Utah Attorney General, and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions held joint office hours on January 30, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Education announced a new coordination agreement in order to better serve student loan borrowers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced additions to its executive team.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed suit against Citizens Bank, N.A., a national banking association headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued a policy statement providing a common-sense framework on how it intends to apply the “abusiveness” standard in supervision and enforcement matters.

The CFPB today announced an additional member who will serve on the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.

CFPB granted a no-action letter to Bank of America, N.A. regarding the bank’s funding arrangements with housing counseling agencies certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Utah Attorney General announced the first joint office hours to be held as part of the American Consumer Financial Innovation Network (ACFIN).

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced four members who will serve on the Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed suit against several companies and individuals involved in offering student loan debt-relief services for allegedly obtaining consumer reports illegally, charging unlawful advance fees, and engaging in deceptive conduct.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its Financial Literacy Annual Report for fiscal year 2019.

Thank you, Attorney General Landry. It is a pleasure to be here with you all today as you meet to discuss so many pressing and important issues.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen L. Kraninger marks first year.

CFPB announced the panels for its December 10, 2019 workshop, cohosted with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to examine issues affecting the accuracy of traditional credit reports.

Five Federal financial regulatory agencies issued a joint statement on the use of alternative data in underwriting by banks, credit unions, and non-bank financial firms.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) relating to the Remittance Rule (Rule).

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced settlements with Edmiston Marketing, LLC, also called Easy Military Travel, its principal, Brandon Edmiston, and USA Service Finance, LLC (USASF).

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a proposed stipulated judgment with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. to resolve allegations that Sterling violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Thank you, Rob, for that kind introduction. I’m honored for the invitation to speak at your conference.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) released today a report examining the differences between large and small mortgage servicers. The report explores the role servicers of different sizes play in the mortgage market where size is defined by the number of loans serviced.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is requesting public comment on an assessment it will conduct on the TRID integrated disclosure rule (the Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act).

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued today an interpretive rule clarifying screening and training requirements for financial institutions which employ loan originators with temporary authority. The rule will be effective on November 24, 2019.