Regional Export Promotion Act of 2026
Small Business Export Support: Regional Promotion Program
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to codify and expand the Regional Export Promotion Program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the Senate. It has been sent to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills like this get stuck in committee because they are not seen as urgent priorities.
Key Points
- This bill makes a program at the Export-Import Bank permanent. The bank helps American companies sell their goods to other countries. By making the program official law, it ensures local communities continue to get help finding new customers around the world.
- The government will partner with local groups like city governments, colleges, and small business centers. These local partners will help small business owners understand how to ship products safely and get paid by international buyers.
- A new five-year test program will focus on helping small businesses in areas that need more economic growth. This includes rural areas, minority-owned banks, and local credit unions. The goal is to reach business owners who have never sold products outside the United States before.
- Small businesses will get special tools to help them succeed. This includes training on how global trade works and special insurance that protects them if a foreign buyer does not pay. The bill also makes the application process easier for first-time users.
- The Export-Import Bank must send a report to Congress every year for five years. This report will show how many new businesses are using the program and how much money they are making from exports. It will also suggest if the program needs more funding to work better.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to codify and expand the Regional Export Promotion Program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
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