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HR 3886 105th Congress House

To prohibit the export of missile equipment and technology to the People's Republic of China.

Introduced: May 20, 1998 See on congress.gov
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May 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 14, 1998
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 Latest action May 14, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the export of missile equipment or technology to the People's Republic of China. Terminates the prohibition when: (1) the People's Republic of China joins the Missile Technology Control Regime; (2) it guarantees that it does not and will not transfer missile equipment or technology to Iran, Pakistan, or any nation that has not joined such regime; and (3) the President certifies to the Congress that no such transfer is occurring or is likely to occur.

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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 20, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3886: To prohibit the export of missile equipment and technology to the People's Republic of China.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3886/
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