I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2255IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 28, 2017Mr. Trott introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo clarify that nonprofit organizations may accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Housing Opportunities Made Easier Act or the HOME Act.

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Exemption from Truth in Lending Act

Section 129E(i) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639e(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4)

Rule of construction related to appraisal donations

For purposes of paragraph (1), if a fee appraiser voluntarily donates appraisal services to an organization described in section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, such voluntary donation shall be deemed customary and reasonable..