97 STAT. 1262 PUBLIC LAW 98-181—NOV. 30, 1983 "(2) In order for the Bank to be competitive in all of its financing programs with countries whose exports compete with United States exports, the Bank shall establish a program that— "(A) provides medium-term financing where necessary to be fully competitive— "(i) at rates of interest to the customer which are equal to rates established in international agreements; and "(ii) in amounts up to 85 percent of the total cost of tbp exports involved; and "(B) enables the Bank to cooperate fully with the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Small Business Admin- istration to develop a program for purposes of disseminating information (using existing private institutions) to small busi- ness concerns regarding the medium-term financing provided under this paragraph.". REPORT TO CONGRESS SEC. 623. Section 9 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 Ante, p. 1259. U.S.C. 635g) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(d)(1) The report shall include a detailed description of all actions which have been taken by the Bank or which will be taken by the Bank— "(A) to maintain the competitive position of key linkage industries in the United States; "(B) to support industries which are engaged in the export of high value added products; '(C) to support industries which are engaged in the develop- ment of new capital goods technology; "(D) to preserve and create high skilled jobs in the United States economy; and "(E) to enhance the opportunity for growth and expansion of small businesses and entrepreneurial enterprises. "(2) Such report shall include the comments of the Advisorv Committee regarding the objectives specified in paragraph (1).'. PART B—MATCHING CREDITS MATCHING CREDITS SEC, 631. Section 1912 of the Export-Import Bank Act Amend- 12 USC 635a-3. ments of 1978 is amended— (1) by adding at the end of subsection (a)(1) the following: "The inquiry, and where appropriate, the determination and authori- zation to the Export-Import Bank of the United States referred to in this section shall be completed and made within 60 days of the receipt of such information."; and (2) in subsection (b)(D, by striking out "determining factor" and inserting in lieu thereof "significant factor". REPORT SEC. 632. Section 1911 of the Export-Import Bank Act Amend- 12 USC 635a-2. ments of 1978 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "After October 1, 1983, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.".
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