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HR 2196 105th Congress House

Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997

Official title: To reduce the Federal funds to be provided to any international financial institution by the United States portion of any subsidy provided by the institution to the People's Republic of China.

Introduced: July 22, 1997 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance American economic assistanceChinaEast AsiaEconomic assistance
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 30, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Jul 17, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Jul 17, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 30, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) determine annually the amount of the U.S. portion of any subsidy provided to China or any Chinese citizen, national, or entity by each international financial institution during the fiscal year; and (2) reduce the U.S. contribution to such institution by an amount equal to such subsidy.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
SMITH, NICK
· Oct 1, 1997
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 22, 1997
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