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H.R. 2647 (105th)

To ensure that commercial activities of the People's Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese military company in the United States are monitored and are subject to the authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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Introduced

9 October 1997

Last action

8 November 1997 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Sponsors

Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense to list, and publish in the Federal Register, persons who are Communist Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and possessions. Authorizes the President to exercise authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (except those relating to importation) to regulate, prohibit, or penalize certain transactions involving foreign currency, transfers of credit, or property with respect to any activities of such companies in the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 November 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 November 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 7 November 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 10 (Roll no. 614).

    Source: Floor

  7. 7 November 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 10 (Roll no. 614).

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 November 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 November 1997

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 November 1997

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10204-10210, H10304- 10305)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 November 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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