H.R. 7119 · 110th Congress

To impose certain limits on the exercise by the Secretary of the Treasury of certain actions under any other Act which authorizes the Secretary to purchase troubled assets, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Mark Kirk
Introduced
2008-09-26
Latest action
2008-09-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Summary

Prohibits the use of any funds made available under any Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase troubled assets to provide income for any senior officer of any company, entity, or partnership that receives credit or other direct assistance under such Act.

Authorizes the Secretary to terminate the employment of any such senior officer who receives credit or direct assistance under any such Act.

Defines "senior officer" as any chairman of the board, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, managing partner, or any individual deemed by the Secretary as having primary management or financial authority over the company, entity, or partnership before the receipt of credit or direct assistance under any such Act.