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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Jul 31, 1997
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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Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R–DE
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Laid on the table. See S. 1026 for further action. (consideration: CR H8397)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 38 (Roll no. 492).
House roll call 492 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 378 - 38 (Roll no. 492).
House roll call 492 · Individual votesThe 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.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1370.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Vento amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Solomon amendment.
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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the previous unanimous consent agreement, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
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.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrbacher amendment.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8373-8383, H8395-8397)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1370 as unfinished business.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Castle moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lafalce amendment.
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.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 257 (Roll no. 471).
House roll call 471 · Individual votesMs. DeLauro moved that the Committee rise.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate.
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.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 255, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Evans amendment.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 128 - 291 (Roll no. 470).
House roll call 470 · Individual votesMr. McDermott moved that the Committee rise.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ken Calvert to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 255 and Rule XXIII.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H8188-8207)
Rule H. Res. 255 passed House.
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-224.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-224.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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