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H.R. 2647 105th Congress House

To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and are subject to the authorities under the…

Official title: To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and are subject to the authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Introduced: October 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Nov 7, 1997
Received in the Senate.
Nov 7, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 10 (Roll no. 614).
Nov 7, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 7, 1997
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
Nov 7, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 7, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 7, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10204-10210, H10304- 10305)
Oct 9, 1997
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 7, 1997 House · vote #614 On Passage Passed 408–10 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 8, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Defense to list, and publish in the Federal Register, persons who are Communist Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and possessions. Authorizes the President to exercise authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (except those relating to importation) to regulate, prohibit, or penalize certain transactions involving foreign currency, transfers of credit, or property with respect to any activities of such companies in the United States.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 302 Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People's R…
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 9, 1997
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 9, 1997
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 9, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2647: To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and are subject to the authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2647/
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"H.R. 2647: To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and are subject to the authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2647/.
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H.R. 2647, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2647/.
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