[20050323]RS22091_进出口银行：小企业的立法授权.pdf

1 For additional information, see the Banks Internet address: http:/www.exim.gov2 12 USC 635a (c)(8)(B); provision was first added in P.L. 93-646, Export-Import Bank(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22091March 23, 2005Export-Import Bank: Legislative Mandate forSmall BusinessJames K. JacksonSpecialist in International Trade and FinanceForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe Export-Import Bank is the chief U.S. government agency that helps financeAmerican exports of manufactured goods.1 As part of its legislative mandate, Congresshas directed the Bank to promote exports of small business concerns and to protect U.S.businesses, including small businesses, from some of the potentially negative economiceffects that can arise from such export promotion activities. The 107th Congress directedthe Bank to focus its attention in particular on certain types of small business concerns,including those that are socially and economically disadvantaged or owned by women.This report will updated as events warrant. The Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) is an independent U.S. government agency t