The housing rescue bill, officially known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, was a legislative response to the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007. The bill was signed into law by President George W. Bush on July 30, 2008. The primary goal of the housing rescue bill was to stabilize the housing market and prevent further foreclosures. The bill included a number of provisions designed to help homeowners who were struggling to make their mortgage payments, including allowing them to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates and providing them with financial assistance to help cover their mortgage payments.
The housing rescue bill was controversial at the time, with some critics arguing that it would not do enough to help homeowners and that it would ultimately cost taxpayers too much money. However, the bill is credited with helping to stabilize the housing market and preventing a deeper recession.