United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act

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Introduced

14 July 2005

Last action

28 July 2005 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Summary

United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act - Expresses the sense of Congress about making the countervailing duty law under the Tariff Act of 1930 applicable to actions by nonmarket economy countries, and the impact on the U.S. economy of the huge growth in trade with the People's Republic of China (PRC). Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose countervailing duties on certain merchandise from nonmarket economy countries. Suspends for three years the requirement that the administering authority direct the Customs Service to allow, at the option of the importer of such merchandise, the posting, until completion of the review, of a bond or security in lieu of a cash deposit for each entry of the subject merchandise (bonding privileges). Requires the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that specified steps are taken by the PRC to ensure its compliance with its international trade obligations regarding: (1) intellectual property rights; (2) access for exports of U.S. goods, services, and agriculture; and (3) a required detailed accounting of its subsidies to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by the end of 2005. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the definition of currency manipulation; (2) actions of foreign countries that will be considered to be such; and (3) how statutory provisions addressing it by U.S. trading partners contained in, and relating to, the Bretton Woods Agreements Act and the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 can be better clarified administratively to provide for improved and more predictable evaluation. Authorizes appropriations for the Office of the USTR and for the U.S. International Trade Commission. Requires the Commission to study and report on trade and economic relations between the United States and the PRC. Expresses the sense of Congress that the: (1) United States should strive to expand membership in the Agreement on Government Procurement of the WTO; (2) United States should ensure that the PRC meets its WTO obligations; (3) the United States should seek a commitment from the PRC to maintain its suspension of the implementation of its law on government procurement, pending the conclusion of negotiations to accede to the Agreement; (4) the United States should seek commitments from the PRC and other countries that are not yet members of the Agreement to implement the principles of openness, transparency, fair competition based on merit, nondiscrimination, and accountability in their government procurement as embodied in that Agreement; and (5) the President should direct all appropriate U.S. officials to raise these concerns with appropriate PRC officials and other trading partners.

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Timeline

14 July 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
14 July 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 July 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2005
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6440-6452; text of measure as introduced: CR H6440-6444)
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3283.
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 387 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3283 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 186 (Roll no. 421).
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 186 (Roll no. 421).
Source: Floor
26 July 2005
Floor
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195 - 232 (Roll no. 436).
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 168 (Roll no. 437). (text: CR H6842-6848)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 168 (Roll no. 437).(text: CR H6842-6848)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6855-6857)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Floor
Mr. Cardin moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H6855-6857; text: CR H6856)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6855)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3283 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 387. (consideration: CR H6842-6858)
Source: Floor
27 July 2005
Passed
Rule H. Res. 387 passed House.
Source: Floor
28 July 2005
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Source: IntroReferral

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Related records

related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3283) to enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights.
related to ← United States Trade Rights Enforcement Act
amends ← HAMDT 519

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/3283
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us · 109-hr-3283 · source updated 5 December 2025