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The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”) — enacted October 3, 2008 (H.R. 1424; Public Law No. 110-343) — authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to spend up to $700 billion to purchase and insure “troubled assets” and other financial instruments of eligible financial institutions. EESA also includes provisions that encourage mortgage loan modifications and limit executive compensation at participating financial institutions.
Financial Stability Plan Website
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-343)
Forms of Federal Reserve Lending Chart