Number: RS22091
Title: Export-Import Bank: Legislative Mandate for Small Business
Authors: James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The Export-Import Bank is the chief U.S. government agency that helps finance American exports of manufactured goods. As part of its legislative mandate, Congress has 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 economic effects that can arise from such export promotion activities. The 107th Congress directed the 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.
Pages: 6
Date: March 23, 2005