U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Constitutionality of CFPB Funding Structure On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could determine the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding structure. The CFPB, established by Congress following the 2008 financial crisis, enforces consumer financial laws and draws funding each year from Federal Reserve earnings. However, trade groups representing the... (7 views)