HR 2271
112th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Asia
China
Public contracts and procurement
Trade agreements and negotiations
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: June 22, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
Cosponsors
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