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H.R. 638 (98th)

National Development Act of 1983

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Introduced

6 January 1983

Last action

28 April 1983 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9]

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Summary

National Development Act of 1983 - Creates the National Development Bank, as a government corporation, to achieve a full employment economy through loans to: (1) State and local governments for public works and facilities; and (2) individuals and corporations to establish, expand, or improve businesses and industries. Sets forth provisions concerning such Bank's Board of Directors, officers and employees, corporate powers, and principal office. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase stock in and assets of such Bank. Gives such Bank borrowing authority. Authorizes Federal Reserve banks to purchase such Bank's obligations. Authorizes such Bank to make or guarantee loans: (1) to create or improve business and industry that will have the effect of combating unemployment or underemployment; (2) for products and services of which shortages are perceived; and (3) to finance public works and community facilities that create employment opportunities at adequate wages. Authorizes such Bank to provide technical and other necessary assistance to protect its investment. Sets forth provisions concerning the security required for loans, maturity of loans, interest rates on guaranteed and direct loans, aggregate loan guarantees, requirements for direct loans, and auditing. Exempts such Bank from all taxation other than property taxes. Subjects such Bank obligations to taxes to the same extent as private corporate obligations. Authorizes appropriations to finance the purchase of Bank stock.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 April 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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