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H.R. 3759 104th Congress House

Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996

Official title: To extend the authority of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 9, 1996 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance American investmentsAuthorizationCommerceCommunist countries
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 11, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 11, 1996
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 157 - 260 (Roll no. 412).
Sep 11, 1996
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10197-10198)
Sep 11, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10179)
Sep 10, 1996
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 11.
Sep 10, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 10, 1996
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10157-10167)
Sep 10, 1996
Mr. Roth moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 30, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
Jul 30, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-722.
Jul 10, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 10, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 9, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1224)
Jul 9, 1996
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 11, 1996 House · vote #412 Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Failed 157–260 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 11, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Title II: Trade and Development Agency

Title III: Export Promotion Programs within the

International Trade Administration

Title IV: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee

Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996 - Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the maximum per capita income levels of less developed countries eligible for Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) economic investment projects. Increases the ceilings on the maximum contingent liabilities outstanding at any one time for investment insurance and for the financing of investment guarantees issued by OPIC as well as of direct U.S. investment. Extends OPIC's authority to issue such insurance and guarantees through FY 2000.

Revises the congressional purpose of OPIC to include increasing U.S. exports to less developed countries and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies.

Revises the composition of the OPIC Board of Directors.

Title II: Trade and Development Agency - Authorizes appropriations for the Trade and Development Agency for FY 1997 and 1998.

Title III: Export Promotion Programs Within the International Trade Administration - Amends the Export Administration Amendments Act of 1985 to authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce export promotion programs for FY 1997 and 1998.

Title IV: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee - Amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to require the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee to develop a Federal trade promotion plan that, among other things, identifies the means for providing more coordinated export promotion services to small and medium-sized businesses.

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