The White House also is examining broad-based tax rebates comparable to the $ 300 to $ 600 checks sent to taxpayers in 2001 , as well as bigger tax breaks for businesses that invest in new equipment . --Establishing a $ 30 billion housing crisis fund to help states and localities deal with the fallout of foreclosures . --Setting a 90-day moratorium on subprime mortgages of at least five years , or until housing lenders have converted mortgages into loans families can afford . --Providing $ 25 billion in emergency energy assistance for families facing rising heating bills .