II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1722 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. King , Mr. Rounds , and Ms. Smith ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To amend the National Housing Act to authorize State-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals in connection with mortgages insured by the FHA and to ensure compliance with the existing appraiser education and competency requirements, and for other purposes.