EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act
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Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 10165, the "EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act," would permanently change the quorum rules governing the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The bill shortens, from 120 to 60 days, the timeframe used in the law's provisions for establishing a temporary Board when the regular Board lacks a quorum. It also revises how long a temporary Board may remain in place, tying its expiration to either a change in the presidency or the restoration of a full quorum on the regular Board. A related provision repeals a subsection of a 2020 appropriations law that had addressed this same quorum issue, and the changes would take effect December 31, 2026.
The bill primarily affects the internal governance of EXIM, a federal agency that provides financing to support U.S. exports. By adjusting quorum rules, it aims to reduce the risk that the Bank's Board becomes unable to conduct business, which could otherwise disrupt EXIM's ability to approve loans, guarantees, and insurance for businesses engaged in international trade. Exporters, lenders, and other parties who rely on EXIM's programs could be affected if the change succeeds in preventing operational gaps.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Michael Lawler along with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. As with any newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, then by the full House, and by the Senate, before being signed into law by the President.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10165 do?
- H.R. 10165, the "EXIM Bank Continuity in Competitiveness Act," would permanently change the quorum rules governing the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The bill shortens, from 120 to 60 days, the timeframe used in the law's provisions for establishing a temporary Board when the regular Board lacks a quorum. It also revises how long a temporary Board may remain in place, tying its expiration to either a change in the presidency or the restoration of a full quorum on the regular Board. A related provision repeals a subsection of a 2020 appropriations law that had addressed this same quorum issue, and the changes would take effect December 31, 2026. The bill primarily affects the internal governance of EXIM, a federal agency that provides financing to support U.S. exports. By adjusting quorum rules, it aims to reduce the risk that the Bank's Board becomes unable to conduct business, which could otherwise disrupt EXIM's ability to approve loans, guarantees, and insurance for businesses engaged in international trade. Exporters, lenders, and other parties who rely on EXIM's programs could be affected if the change succeeds in preventing operational gaps. The bill was introduced in the House on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Michael Lawler along with Rep. Josh Gottheimer, and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. As with any newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, then by the full House, and by the Senate, before being signed into law by the President.
- Has H.R. 10165 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10165. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10165?
- H.R. 10165 was sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10165?
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (27 Aug 2026).
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