H.R. 7276 · 110th Congress

To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to require prior approval by the Congress for expenditures from the third tranche, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-11-19
Latest action
2008-11-19 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to revise the process for exercising the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to make purchases of troubled assets in any amount in excess of the $350 billion previously obligated.

Changes the Joint Resolution of Disapproval, regarding the exercise of such authority, to a Joint Resolution of Approval. Prohibits the Secretary, that is, from exercising any authority to make any such purchases unless a joint resolution approving the plan is enacted into law.