H.R. 597 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
H.R. 597 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 28, 2015, sponsored by Stephen Lee Fincher with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--TAXPAYER PROTECTION PROVISIONS AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to set at $135 billion, for each of FY2015-FY2019, the authorized aggregate amount of loans, guarantees, and insurance the Export-Import Bank may have outstanding at any time.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
Sponsor
Stephen Lee Fincher (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 60 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2015
- Passed the HouseOct 27, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282. (Oct 29, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 27, 2015 · Passed313–118
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy ActHouse · Oct 27, 2015
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- H.R. 875: Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016
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- H.R. 6176: Export Control Reform Act
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