H R 1370 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 1370

 

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

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
10/6/1997--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) 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.

(Sec. 10)

Directs the Board of Directors of the Bank to give preference to entities that adhere to certain environmental and fair employment principles under a corporate code of conduct when determining whether to guarantee, insure, or extend credit to an entity (except a small business) with respect to the export of any good or service to China. Directs the Bank to work with the Clearinghouse on Corporate Responsibility that is being developed by the Department of Commerce to ensure that recipients of such assistance are made aware of, and have access to, resources and organizations that can assist them in developing and monitoring global codes of corporate conduct.

(Sec. 11)

Changes the name of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to the United States Export Bank.

(Sec. 12)

Requires the President to notify the Bank of any transfer by Russia of an SS-N-22 or SS-N-26 missile system to China. Directs the Bank, upon notification, to deny any guarantee, insurance, or extension of credit in connection with the export of any good or service to Russia.

(Sec. 13)

Prohibits the Bank from guaranteeing, insuring, or extending credit with respect to the export of any good or service to an entity that: (1) employs children in violation of U.S. law regarding child labor; or (2) has not made a binding commitment to not employ children in such manner.

Votes

Title : To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4921997-10-06On Passage Export-Import Bank Reauthorization ActP
4731997-09-30On Agreeing to the Amendment La Falce of New York AmendmentA
4721997-09-30On Agreeing to the Amendment Evans of Illinois AmendmentA
4711997-09-30On Motion that the Committee Rise Export-Import Bank Reauthorization ActF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 1370
 
Bill Number : H R 1370
Title : To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] (by request) (introduced 4/17/1997)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Bentsen, Ken [TX-25] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Flake, Floyd H. [NY-6] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Gejdenson, Sam [CT-2] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. [NY-20] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Gonzalez, Henry B. [TX-20] - 4/17/1997

    Rep LaFalce, John J. [NY-29] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Leach, James A. [IA-1] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Maloney, James H. [CT-5] - 5/6/1997

    Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 4/17/1997

    Rep Metcalf, Jack [WA-2] - 4/17/1997

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 1370
Title : To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
4/17/1997:Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
 
4/25/1997:Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
 
5/8/1997:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
5/8/1997:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
7/9/1997:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
7/9/1997:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
7/31/1997 6:14pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-224.
 
7/31/1997 6:15pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
 
9/29/1997 9:53pm: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.
 
9/30/1997 1:34pm:Rule H. Res. 255 passed House.
 
9/30/1997 1:35pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H8188-8207)
 
9/30/1997 1:35pm: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.
 
9/30/1997 1:35pm:House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 255 and Rule XXIII.
 
9/30/1997 1:35pm:The Speaker designated the Honorable Ken Calvert to act as Chairman of the Committee.
 
9/30/1997 1:36pm:GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
 
9/30/1997 2:48pm:Mr. McDermott moved that the Committee rise.
 
9/30/1997 3:10pm:On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 128 - 291 (Roll no. 470).
 
9/30/1997 3:12pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Evans amendment.
 
9/30/1997 3:26pm: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.
 
9/30/1997 3:27pm:DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate.
 
9/30/1997 3:37pm:Ms. DeLauro moved that the Committee rise.
 
9/30/1997 3:57pm:On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 257 (Roll no. 471).
 
9/30/1997 3:57pm: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.
 
9/30/1997 4:15pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lafalce amendment.
 
9/30/1997 4:50pm:Mr. Castle moved that the Committee rise.
 
9/30/1997 4:51pm:On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
 
9/30/1997 4:51pm:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.
 
10/6/1997 2:59pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8373-8383, H8395-8397)
 
10/6/1997 3:00pm:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
 
10/6/1997 3:00pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
 
10/6/1997 3:00pm: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.
 
10/6/1997 3:00pm:DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
 
10/6/1997 3:26pm: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.
 
10/6/1997 3:26pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
 
10/6/1997 3:51pm: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.
 
10/6/1997 3:51pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Solomon amendment.
 
10/6/1997 4:00pm:DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vento amendment.
 
10/6/1997 4:05pm:Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.
 
10/6/1997 6:11pm:Considered as unfinished business.
 
10/6/1997 6:12pm:The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
 
10/6/1997 6:15pm:The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1370.
 
10/6/1997 6:16pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
 
10/6/1997 6:16pm: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.
 
10/6/1997 6:36pm:On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 38 (Roll no. 492).
 
10/6/1997 6:36pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
10/6/1997 6:38pm:Laid on the table. See S. 1026 for further action. (consideration: CR H8397)