H.Res. 414 · 108th Congress
To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements…
Full title
To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.
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47 cosponsors · 7 D, 40 R
40 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Oct 28, 2003
- House Passed Oct 29, 2003 411–1
Commends the President for continued efforts to engage the Government of the People's Republic of China.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Oct 29, 2003
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends the President for continued efforts to engage the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Joins the President in encouraging the People's Republic of China to meet its commitments as a member of the World Trade Organization and the international community.
States that the Chinese economy would benefit from a market-determined exchange rate to avoid market and trade distortions.Joins the President in continuing to encourage China's efforts to modernize its financial system which includes the establishment of a more flexible exchange rate and compliance with its trade agreement obligations.
Urges the Administration to continue its efforts to facilitate moves towards a market-based valuation of the renminbi, relaxation of capital controls, and reform of its banking sector.
Encourages U.S. government efforts to promote innovation, reduce costs, and level the international playing field in the manufacturing sector.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.
Latest action (Nov 3, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 28, 2003
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- House Introduced Oct 28, 2003
- House Passed Oct 29, 2003 411–1
Final vote · House · Oct 29, 2003
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert