H.R. 4444
106th Congress
House
To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and…
Official title: To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for re… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
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Everywhere this bill has been
49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 10, 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-286.
Oct 10, 2000
Signed by President.
Oct 10, 2000
Presented to President.
Oct 6, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 19, 2000
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 15. Record Vote Number: 251.
Sep 19, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 15. Record Vote Number: 251.
Sep 19, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8667-8730)
Sep 15, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8611-8619)
Sep 14, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8536, S8539-8565)
Sep 13, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8443-84494)
Sep 12, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8353-8357, S8360-8370, S8375-8406)
Sep 11, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8297-8337)
Sep 8, 2000
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8252-8266)
Sep 7, 2000
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Sep 7, 2000
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 5. Record Vote Number: 233.
Sep 7, 2000
Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S8132-8163)
Sep 6, 2000
Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S8035-8041, S8044-8045, S8048-8069)
Sep 5, 2000
Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S7963-7967, S7974-7978, S7981-7983)
Jul 27, 2000
Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 231. (consideration: CR S7768-7773)
Jul 26, 2000
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Jul 26, 2000
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
Jul 26, 2000
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7590)
May 25, 2000
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
May 24, 2000
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2000
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 197 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H3662-3670)
May 24, 2000
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 258 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H3744)
May 24, 2000
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 24, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill to promptly be reported back to the House with an amendment that adds a new section to provide the conditions under which withdrawal of normal trade relations with China can occur. Such conditions involve a situation in which China attacks, invades, or imposes a blockade on Taiwan.
May 24, 2000
Mr. Bonior moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means and International Relations.
May 24, 2000
The previous question was ordered without objection.
May 24, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 4444.
May 24, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 510, the House proceeded with three hours of general debate on H.R. 4444.
May 24, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3662-3747; text of measure as introduced: CR H3662)
May 24, 2000
Rule H. Res. 510 passed House.
May 23, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 510 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4444 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
May 23, 2000
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4444 as unfinished business.
May 23, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 2 hours of general debate on H.R. 4444.
May 23, 2000
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 23, 2000
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to special order.
May 23, 2000
Considered by previous order. (consideration: CR H3596-3615)
May 23, 2000
Consideration initiated by previous order.
May 23, 2000
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR H.R. 4444 - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time for the Speaker to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII for consideration of H.R. 4444; that the first reading of the bill be dispensed with; that all points of order against consideration of the bill be waived; that general debate proceed for a period not to exceed 2 hours equally divided and controlled; that after general debate the Committee of the Whole rise without motion; and that no further consideration of the bill be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
May 22, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-632.
May 17, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 4.
May 17, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 15, 2000
Introduced in House (consideration: CR S8353-8357, S8375-8406)
Votes taken on this bill
5
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2000 | Senate · vote #251 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4444 | Passed | 83–15 | See who voted → |
| Sep 7, 2000 | Senate · vote #233 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4444 | Agreed To | 92–5 | See who voted → |
| Jul 27, 2000 | Senate · vote #231 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4444 | Agreed To | 86–12 | See who voted → |
| May 24, 2000 | House · vote #228 | On Passage | Passed | 237–197 | See who voted → |
| May 24, 2000 | House · vote #227 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 176–258 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
24
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to 16 failed 5 with no recorded outcome 2 withdrawn or other
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 4,137 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,136 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,135 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,134 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,129 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,121 | – | Withdrawn |
| SAMDT 4,118 | – | Withdrawn |
| SAMDT 4,138 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,132 | – | Agreed to |
| SAMDT 4,131 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,128 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,123 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,120 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,125 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,119 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,117 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,122 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,115 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,114 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 4,133 | – | No recorded outcome |
| SAMDT 4,127 | – | No recorded outcome |
| SAMDT 4,126 | – | No recorded outcome |
| SAMDT 4,124 | – | No recorded outcome |
| SAMDT 4,116 | – | No recorded outcome |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 106-286.
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), provided, prior to such determination, the President certifies to Congress that the terms and conditions for the PRC's accession to the World Trade Organization are at least equivalent to those agreed between the United States and the PRC on November 15, 1999.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
6 versions
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