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H.R. 5199 109th Congress House

United States-China Engagement Act of 2006

Official title: To expand the diplomatic infrastructure and economic competitiveness of the United States in the People's Republic of China, and for the other purposes.

Introduced: April 26, 2006 See on congress.gov
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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
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 Latest action May 24, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 28, 2006
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · May 19, 2006
Davis, Geoff
· May 19, 2006
MOORE, DENNIS
· May 19, 2006
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Apr 26, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5199: United States-China Engagement Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5199/
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