United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8610 — China Trade Relations Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the People's Republic of China, and to expand the eligibility requirements for products of the People's Republic of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  2. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Foreign trade and international finance Abortion Asia China Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Detention of persons Family planning and birth control Free trade and trade barriers Government lending and loan guarantees Human rights Immigration status and procedures Intellectual property Labor standards Legislative rules and procedure Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Religion Surgery and anesthesia Tariffs Trade agreements and negotiations Trade secrets and economic espionage U.S. and foreign investments User charges and fees Visas and passports
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8610 do?
To withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the People's Republic of China, and to expand the eligibility requirements for products of the People's Republic of China to receive normal trade relations treatment in the future, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8610?
HR 8610 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
What is the current status of HR 8610?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8610?
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