HR 3706 · 111th Congress · Housing and Community Development

FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-01· Sponsored by Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2009-10-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] FHA Taxpayer Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the National Housing Act to increase the downpayment requirement for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage loan from 3.5% to 5%. Repeals the current inclusion in the principal amount of an FHA mortgage loan of any initial service charges, appraisal, inspection, and other fees that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approves. Prohibits the inclusion of such charges and fees in the principal amount of an FHA mortgage loan. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund and the mortgage insurance programs under which the insurance obligations are obligations of such Fund.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans
Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]MI
Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6]MN
Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]NC
Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]TX
Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]TX
Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]PA
Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]NC
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]AL
Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]MO
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]TX
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]TX
Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]UT
Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]IA
Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3]AZ
Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]TX
Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]MN
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]OK
Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]TX