Bill · S. 3772· Senate(119-S-3772)
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Cramer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026, seeks to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. It makes several specific changes to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. Specifically, it extends the expiration year for certain provisions from 2026 to 2036. It also extends the aggregate loan, guarantee, and insurance authority from 2027 to 2037. Additionally, it updates the expiration dates for the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
By extending the authority of the Export-Import Bank, the bill provides long-term stability for international trade financing.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Business owners engaged in international trade benefit from the continued existence of the Export-Import Bank's lending programs.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Extending the Export-Import Bank's authority supports continued financial assistance for exports which can foster job growth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of Authority: By striking
2026'' and inserting2036'' in Section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, the bill extends the bank's authority for an additional ten years (Section 2(a)). -
Continued Financial Support: The bill extends the aggregate loan, guarantee, and insurance authority by changing the expiration from 2027 to 2037 (Section 2(b)).
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Extended Program Duration: The bill extends the Program on China and Transformational Exports by changing the expiration dates from 2026 to 2036 (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5Improves International Alliances+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Urban Residents+1
- 2/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia