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HR 2271 112th Congress House

To prohibit the awarding of contracts by the Federal Government to Chinese entities until the People's Republic of China signs the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.

Introduced: September 8, 2011 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics AsiaChinaPublic contracts and procurementTrade agreements and negotiations
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Jun 30, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Jun 22, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 22, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 30, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits any U.S. department or agency from entering into any contract with any Chinese entity for the procurement of goods or services until the People's Republic of China signs the Agreement on Government Procurement as provided for in the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. Defines "Chinese entity" as any entity located in the People's Republic of China, the majority of which is owned or controlled by the Chinese government or by Chinese nationals.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Sep 8, 2011
King, Steve
· Jul 28, 2011
MYRICK, SUE
· Jul 28, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2271: To prohibit the awarding of contracts by the Federal Government to Chinese entities until the People's Republic of China signs the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2271/
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"H.R. 2271: To prohibit the awarding of contracts by the Federal Government to Chinese entities until the People's Republic of China signs the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2271/.
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H.R. 2271, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2271/.
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