[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
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 INTRODUCTION OF THE REFORM EXPORTS AND EXPAND THE AMERICAN ECONOMY ACT

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2015

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss my bill, the Reform 
Exports and Expand the American Economy Act. My legislation makes 31 
significant reforms to promote much needed transparency and 
accountability of the Export-Import Bank while fostering job-growth.
  Ex-Im Bank has been a job-creator since its inception, yet it is in 
dire need of major reforms. In reforming the Ex-Im Bank, we'll make the 
bank more accountable and transparent while requiring the Bank to be 
more solvent and self-sufficient in order to reduce the burden to the 
taxpayer.
  People in my District, and across the country, are demanding more 
economic opportunities and expansion of the job-market. We can meet 
their demands, by taking action now and supporting these reforms to the 
Ex-Im Bank that will make the bank more solvent and reduces risk to 
hard-working taxpayers immediately.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the House (and Senate) to 
support me in passing the Ex-Im Bank Reform Act, in order to ensure 
accountability, transparency and job-growth.

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