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Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1728) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
4/7/2025, 3:18 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 406
Bill H.Res. 406, also known as the Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1728), aims to amend the Truth in Lending Act in order to reform consumer mortgage practices and hold lenders accountable for their actions. The bill also seeks to establish minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans.
The main goal of this legislation is to address the issues that led to the 2008 financial crisis, which was largely caused by irresponsible lending practices in the mortgage industry. By reforming consumer mortgage practices and establishing minimum standards for loans, the bill aims to prevent similar crises from occurring in the future.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include requiring lenders to verify a borrower's ability to repay a loan, prohibiting certain risky loan features, and establishing penalties for lenders who engage in predatory lending practices. The bill also includes provisions to improve transparency in the mortgage industry and provide consumers with more information about their loans. Overall, Bill H.Res. 406 is aimed at protecting consumers from predatory lending practices and ensuring that the mortgage industry operates in a responsible and transparent manner. By reforming consumer mortgage practices and establishing minimum standards for loans, the bill seeks to prevent another financial crisis and protect the interests of American homeowners.
The main goal of this legislation is to address the issues that led to the 2008 financial crisis, which was largely caused by irresponsible lending practices in the mortgage industry. By reforming consumer mortgage practices and establishing minimum standards for loans, the bill aims to prevent similar crises from occurring in the future.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include requiring lenders to verify a borrower's ability to repay a loan, prohibiting certain risky loan features, and establishing penalties for lenders who engage in predatory lending practices. The bill also includes provisions to improve transparency in the mortgage industry and provide consumers with more information about their loans. Overall, Bill H.Res. 406 is aimed at protecting consumers from predatory lending practices and ensuring that the mortgage industry operates in a responsible and transparent manner. By reforming consumer mortgage practices and establishing minimum standards for loans, the bill seeks to prevent another financial crisis and protect the interests of American homeowners.
Current Status of Bill HRES 406
Bill HRES 406 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2009. Bill HRES 406 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2009.  Bill HRES 406's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 7, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 406
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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