HR 163 · 100th Congress · Commerce
A bill to reestablish the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, to authorize such Corporation to perform its traditional lending functions, and for other purposes.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.(1987-01-06)
Plain Language Summary
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Establishes the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as a wholly owned Government corporation. Sets Forth the general powers of the Corporation and the make-up of its board of directors. States that the Corporation shall have a capital stock of $5,000,000,000 subscribed by the Treasury from appropriated funds. Grants the Corporation the power to issue obligations, within the authorized indebtedness prescribed by this Act. Prohibits any Federal entity from purchasing any of the loans made, guaranteed, or committed to be guaranteed under this Act. Permits the Corporation to request the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee its obligations with the full faith and credit of the United States. Exempts the Corporation, its franchise, capital, reserves, surplus, income, tangible and intangible property, and obligations from all taxation, with specified exceptions. Permits the Corporation, under specified conditions and requirements, to provide financial assistance to an eligible business enterprise for: (1) general assistance in cases of financial distress; or (2) modernization or expansion that would have a significant beneficial impact on employment opportunities and productivity, domest…
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