Proposed Extension of Export-Import Bank Authority

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would extend the legal authority for the Export-Import Bank to continue its financing and export support operations for an additional two months beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Export-Import Bank of the United States

The agency's legal authority to conduct business is extended by two months under this proposal.

U.S. Exporters

Entities utilizing Export-Import Bank financing would have their access to these services extended through February 28, 2027.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senators Cramer and Warner have proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would extend the operating authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The proposal moves the current expiration date for the Bank's general operations and its specific program on China and transformational exports from December 31, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would extend the legal authority for the Export-Import Bank to continue its financing and export support operations for an additional two months beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It extends the legal deadline for the Export-Import Bank of the United States to operate its general programs and its specific program regarding China and transformational exports by two months.

When would the new deadline be?

If passed, the new expiration date for these authorities would be February 28, 2027.

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Discoveries

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Short-term Extension Pattern

The amendment seeks a two-month extension, suggesting a temporary bridge for the Bank's authority rather than a long-term reauthorization.

Export-Import Bank of the United States

Connected Entities

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

organizationExport-Import Bank of the United States“The federal agency whose authority is being extended.”Map →

personMr. Cramer“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Warner“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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