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- H.R.2969
H.R.2969: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to issue loan guarantees for development projects in Ireland.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 6, 1993
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that two of its purposes are to: (1) create more employment opportunities in the United States and Ireland; and (2) increase U.S. exports to, and the U.S. trade surplus with, the European Community. Requires the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to guarantee loans to U.S. firms for the establishment of low-cost distribution facilities in Ireland that use U.S. products.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
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| Aug. 6, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.) |