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Strengthening Exports Against China Act

12/16/2024, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10196

Bill 118 hr 10196, also known as the Export-Import Bank Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. The main purpose of this bill is to exclude certain types of financing from being included in the calculation of the default rate. This is important because the default rate is used to determine when the lending cap under the Export-Import Bank Act applies.

By excluding certain types of financing from the default rate calculation, the bill seeks to ensure that the lending cap is not reached prematurely. This is important because the Export-Import Bank plays a crucial role in supporting American businesses by providing financing for exports. If the lending cap is reached too soon, it could limit the ability of the Export-Import Bank to support American businesses in the global market.

In addition to excluding certain financing from the default rate calculation, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include other changes or updates to the Export-Import Bank Act. Overall, the Export-Import Bank Act Amendment is aimed at ensuring that the Export-Import Bank can continue to support American businesses by making necessary changes to the calculation of the default rate and other provisions of the Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 10196

Bill HR 10196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10196 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2024.  Bill HR 10196's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10196

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10196

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10196

To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to exclude certain financing from the calculation of the default rate for purposes of determining when the lending cap under such Act applies, and for other purposes.
To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to exclude certain financing from the calculation of the default rate for purposes of determining when the lending cap under such Act applies, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Johanna Stevenson

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1 year ago

This bill gonna help us sell more stuff to China, which is good for our economy. But why do we have to rely on China so much in the first place? Who really benefits from this bill?