PROTECTING THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU

PROTECTING THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H682] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROTECTING THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, let's be clear about why we have the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is not some fancy agency. They just simply defend hardworking people. They are the consumers' watchdog. Think about it. We have $21 billion back in people's pockets who were cheated by big banks and corporations and $360 million recovered for veterans who were the victims of fraud. Starting this year, Americans will save $11 billion a year without bank overdraft fees. Republicans are letting the President and Elon Musk burn it down. For what? For the banks? For large corporations? For their billionaire buddies? They don't get to pander to working people while doing the banks' dirty work. We must protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We must protect the consumer's watchdog. We must put people's pocketbooks over billionaires and their buddies. ____________________