H.R. 685 - Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- Bill Huizenga
- Summary:
- To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on April 14, 2015
PASSED on April 14, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 286
voted NO: 140
6 voted present/not voting
Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
H.R. 685 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction.
- Other Titles
- Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
- Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
- Mortgage Choice Act of 2015
- Sponsor
- Bill Huizenga
- Co-Sponsors
- Dan Benishek
- Rod Blum
- Mo Brooks
- Bradley Byrne
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Ryan A. Costello
- Michael F. Doyle
- Sean P. Duffy
- Stephen Lee Fincher
- Michael G. Fitzpatrick
- J. Randy Forbes
- Brett Guthrie
- Richard L. Hanna
- David P. Joyce
- Peter T. King
- John Kline
- Betty McCollum
- Patrick T. McHenry
- Gregory W. Meeks
- Mick Mulvaney
- Patrick Murphy
- Erik Paulsen
- Robert Pittenger
- Dennis A. Ross
- Keith J. Rothfus
- Edward R. Royce
- Aaron Schock
- David Scott
- F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
- Steve Stivers
- Scott R. Tipton
- David A. Trott
- Peter J. Visclosky
- Ann Wagner
- Tim Walberg
- Roger Williams
- Subjects
- Housing and community development
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Housing finance and home ownership
- User charges and fees
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/03/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 4/14/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Passage: H R 685 Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 4/14/2015 This bill PASSED the House 286 voted YES 140 voted NO 6 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 2/03/2015 2/03/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. 2/03/2015 Introduced in House 3/25/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 3/26/2015 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 12. 3/26/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 4/06/2015 Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 114-54. Put on a legislative calendar 4/06/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 35. 4/13/2015 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 189 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H.R. 650; H.R. 685; and S. Con. Res. 11. 4/14/2015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189. 4/14/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 685. 4/14/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 4/14/2015 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 685, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters (CA) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day. 4/14/2015 Considered as unfinished business. 4/14/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 4/14/2015 On Passage: H R 685 Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 4/15/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 4/16/2015 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Average contributions given to House members from interest groups that…
supported this bill
Commercial banks & bank holding companies |
Real estate |
Real estate agents |
Residential construction |
Credit unions |
Mortgage bankers and brokers |
Truck/Automotive parts & accessories |
opposed this bill
Democratic/Liberal |
Health & welfare policy |
Human Rights |
Consumer groups |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org