[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 17, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H4449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             WE MUST REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK NOW

  (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of reauthorizing the 
Export-Import Bank. Since 2009, the Export-Import Bank has created or 
sustained 1.3 million private sector jobs, many of which are small 
businesses. In my district alone, from 2007 to 2014, more than 28 
companies, 800 jobs, and more than $123 million in exports were 
supported by the Export-Import Bank. In addition to creating jobs, the 
Export-Import Bank is self-sustaining. At the end of this month, the 
Bank's charter will expire, hampering growth of small business exports.
  Foreign companies are supporting their own like never before, Mr. 
Speaker. In stores across America, that is evident. It is time for our 
foreign competitors to see more ``made in America.'' Our American 
companies deserve a fair chance at success. We must reauthorize the 
Export-Import Bank now.

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