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S 742 106th Congress Senate

A bill to clarify the requirements for the accession to the World Trade Organization of the People's Republic of China.

Introduced: March 25, 1999 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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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Mar 25, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 25, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3475)
Mar 25, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 25, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires: (1) the accession of China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be treated as an action that would substantially affect U.S. rights under the WTO Agreement; and (2) the United States Trade Representative to consult with the appropriate congressional committees at least 60 days before any vote is taken by the Ministerial Conference or the General Council of the WTO on the accession of a state or separate customs territory to such Agreement. Prohibits the United States from supporting the admission of China as a member of the WTO unless a law is enacted by Congress that specifically allows it to support such admission.

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