1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FHA Appraiser Eligibility Expansion Act . 2. Appraiser standards (a) Certification or licensing (1) In general Section 202(g)(5) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1708(g)(5) ) is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: (A) be certified or licensed by the State in which the property to be appraised is located; (B) be knowledgeable of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and the appraisal requirements established by the Federal Housing Administration; (C) meet the competency requirements described in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice before accepting an assignment