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H.R. 884 (106th)

To require prior congressional approval before the United States supports the admission of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization, and to provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the World Trade Organization if China is accepted into the WTO without the support of the United States.

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Introduced

1 March 1999

Last action

8 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Christopher Smith, Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Marcy Kaptur, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Brad Sherman, Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Bill Pascrell, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4], GENE GREEN, Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7]

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Summary

Prohibits the United States from supporting the admission of China into the World Trade Organization (WTO) unless the Congress passes a joint resolution, according to specified procedures, allowing the United States to support such admission. Directs the President to: (1) notify the Congress if China becomes a member of the WTO without the support of the United States; and (2) submit notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the WTO Agreement. Makes a conforming amendment to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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