H.R. 6347 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act
H.R. 6347 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 12, 2018, sponsored by Dwight Evans with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 115-370
What it does
7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to revise the loan amount above which a real estate appraisal is required for a commercial real property securing a small business loan. Specifically, the bill ties the amount to the federal banking regulator appraisal threshold. (Currently, an appraisal is required for a loan of more than $250,000.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dwight Evans (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-370. (Dec 21, 2018)
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Committees
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Small Business Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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