The bill, similar to legislation that passed the chamber last year, would permit the inclusion of items such as rent and telecom payments to help consumers build their credit profiles.
Members from states threatened by storms say their proposal is better for consumers than recent legislation passed by the House Financial Services Committee.
Legislation backed by Democrats to reform the credit bureaus and allow consumers greater access to their information advanced without any Republican support.
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters wants to examine the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, as well as Facebook's cryptocurrency plans.
Bills to fix the National Flood Insurance Program and combat the money-laundering risks from shell companies enjoyed bipartisan support during a House Financial Services Committee debate.
As Democrats keep the heat on the German bank over allegations that it suppressed reporting tied to Trump businesses, the Treasury secretary said he will direct the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to look into the matter.
