Joint resolution to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Public Law 93-450 · S.J.Res. 251 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 18, 1974 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Sponsor: Sen. John Tower (R-TX)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. John Sparkman
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides for an extension of the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, from October 15 to November 30, 1974. Provides that the Bank shall not authorize any financial assistance to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics during the life of this resolution.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 6 actions.
- Oct 18, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-450.
- Oct 17, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 15, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Oct 10, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
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