H.R. 1370 105th Congress House

To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Introduced: April 17, 1997 See on congress.gov

Foreign Trade and International Finance Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative procedureAfrica (Sub-Saharan)Armed Forces and National Security

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Became law

Oct 6, 1997

Laid on the table. See S. 1026 for further action. (consideration: CR H8397)

Oct 6, 1997

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

Oct 6, 1997

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 38 (Roll no. 492).

Oct 6, 1997

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Oct 6, 1997

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Oct 6, 1997

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1370.

Oct 6, 1997

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Oct 6, 1997

Considered as unfinished business.

Oct 6, 1997

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.

Oct 6, 1997

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vento amendment.

Oct 6, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Solomon amendment.

Oct 6, 1997

At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Rohrbacher amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Rohrbacher objected to the vote and made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, further proceedings were postponed.

Oct 6, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.

Oct 6, 1997

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.

Oct 6, 1997

Mr. Castle asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the Rohrbacher amendment, and a subsequent amendment to be offered later, be limited to not to exceed 20 minutes, Agreed to without objection.

Oct 6, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.

Oct 6, 1997

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8373-8383, H8395-8397)

Sep 30, 1997

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.

Sep 30, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Sep 30, 1997

Mr. Castle moved that the Committee rise.

Sep 30, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lafalce amendment.

Sep 30, 1997

The Chair announced that consideration would resume on the Evans amendment, on which a recorded vote had been requested and further proceedings had been postponed.

Sep 30, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 257 (Roll no. 471).

Sep 30, 1997

Ms. DeLauro moved that the Committee rise.

Sep 30, 1997

DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate.

Sep 30, 1997

At the Conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the Evans amendment and announced that, by voice vote, the amendment was not agreed to. Mr. Evans requested a recorded vote and, pending that request, made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, further proceedings were postponed and the point of no quorum was withdrawn.

Sep 30, 1997

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Evans amendment.

Sep 30, 1997

On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 128 - 291 (Roll no. 470).

Sep 30, 1997

Mr. McDermott moved that the Committee rise.

Sep 30, 1997

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

Sep 30, 1997

The Speaker designated the Honorable Ken Calvert to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Sep 30, 1997

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 255 and Rule XXIII.

Sep 30, 1997

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1370 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services now printed in the bill. No other amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.

Sep 30, 1997

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H8188-8207)

Sep 30, 1997

Rule H. Res. 255 passed House.

Sep 29, 1997

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 255 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1370 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services now printed in the bill. No other amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified in the report.

Jul 31, 1997

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.

Jul 31, 1997

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-224.

Jul 9, 1997

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 9, 1997

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 8, 1997

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 8, 1997

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 25, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

Apr 17, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Apr 17, 1997

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 3

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 6, 1997	House · vote #492	On Passage	Passed	378–38	See who voted →
Sep 30, 1997	House · vote #471	On Motion that the Committee Rise	Failed	162–257	See who voted →
Sep 30, 1997	House · vote #470	On Motion that the Committee Rise	Failed	128–291	See who voted →

Amendments to this bill 7

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

4 agreed to 3 failed

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
HAMDT 414	–	An amendment to prohibit the use of Ex-Im Bank assistance for companies that employ child labor (according to…	Agreed to	Oct 6, 1997
HAMDT 413	–	An amenment to probhit Export-Import Bank subsidies fo exports to Russia if Russia transfers certain missile …	Agreed to	Oct 6, 1997
HAMDT 412	–	An amendment to prohibit the Export-Import Bank from extending credit or any other financial assistance in co…	Failed	Oct 6, 1997
HAMDT 411	–	An amendment to prohibit the Export-Import Bank from extending credit or any other financial assistance in co…	Failed	Oct 6, 1997
HAMDT 405	–	An amendment to rename the Export-Import Bank as the United States Export Bank.	Agreed to	Sep 30, 1997
HAMDT 404	–	An amendment to require members of the board of directors of firms receiving assistance from the Export-Impor…	Failed	Sep 30, 1997
HAMDT 403	–	An amendment to direct the Export-Import Bank to give preference to U.S. firms which adopt a code of conduct …	Agreed to	Sep 30, 1997

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Latest action October 6, 1997

Laid on the table. See S. 1026 for further action. (consideration: CR H8397)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States through FY 2001. Reauthorizes the Bank's tied aid credit program.

(Sec. 3) Extends, through FY 2001, the Bank's authority to extend credit for the sale to a foreign country of nonlethal defense articles or services the primary end use of which will be for civilian purposes.

(Sec. 4) Revises Bank procedures governing the denial of the extension of credit to foreign countries based on the national interest to: (1) require the President to consult with specified congressional committees before determining that such a denial is in the U.S. national interest; and (2) require written notification to the President of the Bank of such determination, including the applications or categories of applications for credit which should be denied.

(Sec. 5) Directs the General Counsel of the Bank to designate an attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel for Administration, whose duties shall include oversight of and advice to Bank directors, officers, and employees on ethics, conflicts of interest, personnel, and other administrative matters.

(Sec. 6) Requires the Board of Directors of the Bank to: (1) take prompt measures to promote the expansion of its loan, guarantee, and insurance programs in sub-Saharan Africa; (2) establish an advisory committee to advise it on the implementation of policies and programs to support such expansion; and (3) report annually to the Congress on steps it has taken to implement such policies and programs and any advisory committee recommendations.

(Sec. 7) Revises the composition of the Advisory Committee of the Bank to include the appointment of not less than two members from the labor community.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Chairman of the Bank to: (1) implement a program to provide information about its programs to companies which have not previously participated in them; and (2) report to the Congress on such activities within one year of enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 9) Directs the Board of Directors of the Bank to implement procedures to ensure that, in selecting firms to which to provide financial assistance, preference is given to those that have shown a commitment to reinvestment and job creation in the United States.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Domestic and International Monetary Policy Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Financial Services Committee
Financial Services Committee
House of Representatives

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