HR 5932
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Advisory bodies
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
U.S. and foreign investments
Ensuring Chinese Debt Transparency Act of 2020
Introduced: February 21, 2020
Introduced by:
Hill, J. French
Republican
· Arkansas
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Everywhere this bill has been
15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 2, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 0 (Roll no. 80).
Mar 2, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1433-1434)
Mar 2, 2020
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.
Mar 2, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5932.
Mar 2, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1429-1430)
Mar 2, 2020
Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 2, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 0 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1429)
Mar 2, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 2, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2020 | House · vote #80 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 356–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Ensuring Chinese Debt Transparency Act of 2020
This bill states that it is U.S. policy to push for greater transparency with respect to financing provided by China to another country through international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. The National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies within the Department of the Treasury shall report annually on progress made toward advancing this policy.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1