US Federal House Bill HJR49

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/12/25
• Refer: 2/12/25

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

Impact

The disapproval of the FDIC's AVM standards, if enacted, would remove regulatory requirements that currently affect how financial institutions assess property values. This could lead to a more flexible environment for appraising real estate, potentially benefiting banks and lenders as they operate under less stringent regulations. Supporters argue that the existing standards could hinder the efficiency and competitiveness of financial services, advocating for a more streamlined approach that can adapt to market conditions.

Summary

HJR49 is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) concerning the Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). AVMs are used extensively in the banking and financial sectors for property valuation, impacting decisions related to mortgages and other real estate investments. The primary intent of this resolution is to negate the existing standards, which Congress believes may not align with the needs of financial institutions and could introduce unnecessary constraints.

Contention

The resolution has raised concerns among consumer protection advocates who fear that loosening quality control measures might lead to inaccuracies in property valuations. Opponents of the resolution argue that the current standards serve to protect consumers and ensure consistency and reliability in property assessments. The discussions surrounding HJR49 point to a significant clash between the interests of financial institutions wanting more operational freedom and the imperative for consumer protection in the real estate sector.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-49

Policy_area

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced_date

2025-02-12