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HRES 414 108th Congress House

To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial…

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Official title: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.

Introduced: October 28, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 3, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct 29, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 579). (text: CR H10062-10063)
Oct 29, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10081-10082)
Oct 29, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 29, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 414.
Oct 29, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10062-10071)
Oct 29, 2003
Mr. English moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 28, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 28, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 29, 2003 House · vote #579 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 411–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the President for continued efforts to engage the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Joins the President in encouraging the People's Republic of China to meet its commitments as a member of the World Trade Organization and the international community.

States that the Chinese economy would benefit from a market-determined exchange rate to avoid market and trade distortions.

Joins the President in continuing to encourage China's efforts to modernize its financial system which includes the establishment of a more flexible exchange rate and compliance with its trade agreement obligations.

Urges the Administration to continue its efforts to facilitate moves towards a market-based valuation of the renminbi, relaxation of capital controls, and reform of its banking sector.

Encourages U.S. government efforts to promote innovation, reduce costs, and level the international playing field in the manufacturing sector.

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     Committees of jurisdiction 2
     Cosponsors 9
    All 9 Republican 1
    R
    Wicker, Roger F.
    Mississippi · Oct 29, 2003
    BALLENGER, CASS
    · Oct 28, 2003
    Burr, Richard
    · Oct 28, 2003
    COLLINS, MAC
    · Oct 28, 2003
    DeMint, James
    · Oct 28, 2003
    HILL, BARON
    · Oct 28, 2003
    LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
    · Oct 28, 2003
    MCINNIS, SCOTT
    · Oct 28, 2003
    STENHOLM, CHARLES
    · Oct 28, 2003
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    U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 414: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-414/
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    "H. Res. 414: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-414/.
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    H. Res. 414, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-414/.
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