1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rectifying Undefined Descriptions of Abusive Acts and Practices Act or the Rectifying UDAAP Act . 2. Mitigating factors in assessing civil penalties Section 1055(c) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5565(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Rulemaking The Bureau shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, issue a rule that establishes policies and procedures relating to the imposition of civil monetary penalties sought under this subsection, including the application of the mitigating factors described in paragraph (3). . 3. Rulemaking relating to unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (a) In general Section 1031(b) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S.C. 5531 ) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Rulemaking (1) In general The Bureau may prescribe rules applicable to a covered person or service provider identifying as unlawful unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a consumer finanical product or service, or the offering of a consumer financial product or service. Rules under this section may include requirements for the purpose of preventing such acts or practices. (2) Cost benefit analysis required Any final rule issued by the Bureau relating to abusive, unfair, or deceptive acts or practices shall include a cost-benefit analysis. (3) Definition of abusive act or practice The Bureau shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, issue a rule that defines the term abusive act or practice for the purposes of this section. . (b) Opportunity for comment The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, allow the public to submit comments with respect to any confusion about how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection uses its authority with respect