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Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act

The Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act was a law passed in 1982 in the United States. It stops banks from having to sell a lot of their assets in certain situations, like when the economy is not doing well. This law helps protect banks and makes sure they will stay in business, even if things are tough.