S. 639 115th Congress Senate

HOME Act

Official title: A bill to clarify that nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity may accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 2017 See on congress.gov

Housing and Community Development Charitable contributionsHousing finance and home ownershipReal estate businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Mar 15, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Mar 15, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action March 15, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act or the HOME Act

This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to deem mortgage appraisal services donated by a fee appraiser to an organization that is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions to be customary and reasonable.

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