United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3759 (104th)
Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996
Introduced
9 July 1996
Last action
11 September 1996 · Introduced
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Title II: Trade and Development Agency Title III: Export Promotion Programs within the International Trade Administration Title IV: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996 - Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the maximum per capita income levels of less developed countries eligible for Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) economic investment projects. Increases the ceilings on the maximum contingent liabilities outstanding at any one time for investment insurance and for the financing of investment guarantees issued by OPIC as well as of direct U.S. investment. Extends OPIC's authority to issue such insurance and guarantees through FY 2000. Revises the congressional purpose of OPIC to include increasing U.S. exports to less developed countries and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies. Revises the composition of the OPIC Board of Directors. Title II: Trade and Development Agency - Authorizes appropriations for the Trade and Development Agency for FY 1997 and 1998. Title III: Export Promotion Programs Within the International Trade Administration - Amends the Export Administration Amendments Act of 1985 to authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce export promotion programs for FY 1997 and 1998. Title IV: Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee - Amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to require the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee to develop a Federal trade promotion plan that, among other things, identifies the means for providing more coordinated export promotion services to small and medium-sized businesses.
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Timeline
9 July 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
9 July 1996
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1224)
Source: IntroReferral
9 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 July 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 July 1996
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
10 July 1996
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
30 July 1996
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386.
Source: Calendars
30 July 1996
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-722.
Source: Committee
30 July 1996
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-722.
Source: Committee
10 September 1996
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 11.
Source: Floor
10 September 1996
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
10 September 1996
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10157-10167)
Source: Floor
10 September 1996
Floor
Mr. Roth moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
11 September 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 September 1996
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 157 - 260 (Roll no. 412).
Source: Floor
11 September 1996
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 157 - 260 (Roll no. 412).
Source: Floor
11 September 1996
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10197-10198)
Source: Floor
11 September 1996
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10179)
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported in House · 30 July 1996 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 9 July 1996 · Download file
Documents
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 30 July 1996
Reported in House (PDF)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 30 July 1996
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3759
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- us · 104-hr-3759 · source updated 7 April 2025