The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, referred to in subsec. (c), is act July 31, 1945, ch. 341, 59 Stat. 526, which is classified generally to subchapter 1 (§ 635 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 635 of this title and Tables.

Section was enacted as part of the Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1978, and not as part of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 which comprises this subchapter.

1986—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 99–472, § 15(span), which directed the insertion of “irrespective of whether these credits are being offered by governments which are signatories to such standstills, minutes, or practices,” after “major export countries have agreed,” was executed by inserting that phrase after “major exporting countries have agreed,” as the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 99–472, § 15(a), amended subsec. (span) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (span) read as follows: “The Secretary of the Treasury shall only issue such authorization to the Bank to provide guarantees, insurance and credits to competing United States sellers, if the Secretary determines that:

“(1) the availability of foreign official noncompetitive financing is likely to be a significant factor in the sale, and

“(2) the foreign noncompetitive financing has not been withdrawn on the date the Bank is authorized to provide competitive financing.”

1983—Subsec. (a)(1). Puspan. L. 98–181, § 631(1), inserted provision that the inquiry, and where appropriate, the determination and authorization to the Export-Import Bank of the United States referred to in this section shall be completed and made within 60 days of the receipt of such information.

Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 98–181, § 633(span), substituted “the Secretary shall request” for “he shall request”.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 98–181, § 633(a), substituted “if the Secretary determines that” for “if he determines that” in provisions preceding par. (1).

Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 98–181, § 631(2), substituted “significant factor” for “determining factor”.

Section effective Nov. 10, 1978, see section 1917 of Puspan. L. 95–630, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 635 of this title.