The authorities provided under sections
5211(a), excluding section
5211(a)(3), and
5212 of this title shall terminate on December 31, 2009.
(b) Extension upon certification
The Secretary, upon submission of a written certification to Congress, may extend the authority provided under this chapter to expire not later than 2 years from October 3, 2008. Such certification shall include a justification of why the extension is necessary to assist American families and stabilize financial markets, as well as the expected cost to the taxpayers for such an extension.