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United States-China Engagement Act of 2006

Introduced: April 26, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
May 24, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Apr 26, 2006
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E624)
Apr 26, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States-China Engagement Act of 2006 - Provides funding with respect to the People's Republic of China (PRC) for: (1) public diplomacy; (2) construction and staffing of one additional U.S. consulate; and (3) ten U.S. diplomatic posts.

Provides funding (including grants) for: (1) a U.S. contribution to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; (2) elementary and secondary Chinese language and cultural studies; (3) Chinese language instruction technology enhancement; and (4) higher education Chinese business education and consortia exchange programs.

Expresses the sense of Congress that an increase in the number of students who receive substantial pre-college exposure to Chinese language and cultural studies will enhance U.S. global economic competitiveness.

Authorizes 17 additional Commercial Service Officers for PRC assignment.

Provides grants to states for offices to promote and assist exports to the PRC.

Directs the Office of International Trade of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide guidance to small businesses respecting exporting services and products to the PRC.

What's happening now May 24, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3