S. 3627 (112th): Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2012

Introduced:
Nov 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 14, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 14, 2012
Referred to Committee Nov 14, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Nov 14, 2012.
1 pages

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11/14/2012--Introduced.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend, until 2015, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) authority to make loans and issue investment insurance and investment guarantees.

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