assistance The Export-Import Bank of the United States (in this Act referred to as the Bank ) may not accept an application for a loan, insurance, or a guarantee, or to participate in an extension of credit by another entity, after the 30-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Termination of authority to renew or enter into a contract for the provision of assistance by the Bank The Bank may not renew or enter into a contract which would obligate the Bank to provide a loan, insurance, or a guarantee, or participate in an extension of credit by another entity, after the 12-month period that begins with such date of enactment. (b) Rule of interpretation Nothing in this section shall be construed to extend the expiration date of any authority provided by section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. 4. Abolishment of Export-Import Bank of the United States (a) In general Effective on the abolishment date: (1) Abolishment The Bank is abolished. (2) Transfer of functions All functions that, immediately before the abolishment date are authorized to be performed by the Bank, the Board of Directors of the Bank, any officer or employee of the Bank acting in that capacity, or any agency or office of the Bank, are transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the Secretary ). (b) Abolishment date defined In this Act, the term abolishment date means the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. Resolution and termination of Bank functions (a) Resolution of functions The Secretary shall— (1) complete the disposition and resolution of functions of the Bank in accordance with this Act