Bill Summary
The "Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026" is a bill aimed at extending the operational authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). The legislation primarily amends several sections of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend key deadlines. Specifically, it pushes back the expiration date of the bank's authority from 2026 to 2036 and extends the aggregate loan, guarantee, and insurance authority until 2037. Additionally, it also revises the provisions related to the bank's programs concerning China and transformational exports to align with the new deadlines. This reauthorization is intended to ensure the continued support of U.S. exports and facilitate international trade.
Possible Impacts
The "Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026" could affect people in several ways, including:
1. **Support for U.S. Exporters**: By extending the authority of the Export-Import Bank until 2036, the legislation provides ongoing financial support for U.S. exporters. This could lead to increased sales and market opportunities for American businesses, which may result in job creation and economic growth in various sectors reliant on exports.
2. **Impact on International Trade Relationships**: The reauthorization and specific programs targeting China and transformational exports may strengthen trade relationships with key international partners. This could benefit industries that rely on exporting goods to those markets, ultimately affecting employment and investment in those sectors.
3. **Increased Access to Financing**: As the Export-Import Bank continues to offer loans, guarantees, and insurance, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit from increased access to financing. This could empower these businesses to compete in the global market, fostering innovation and expansion while potentially creating new job opportunities for local communities.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3772 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3772
To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 4, 2026
Mr. Cramer (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs
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A BILL
To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
Act of 2026''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED
STATES.
(a) In General.--Section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945
(12 U.S.C. 635f) is amended by striking ``2026'' and inserting
``2036''.
(b) Aggregate Loan, Guarantee, and Insurance Authority.--Section
6(a)(2) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635e(a)(2)) is
amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2037''.
(c) Program on China and Transformational Exports.--Section
2(l)(3)(C) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C.
635(l)(3)(C)) is amended by striking ``2026'' each place it appears and
inserting ``2036''.
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