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H.R. 4444 (106th)

To authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People's Republic of China, and to establish a framework for relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

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Introduced

15 May 2000

Last action

10 October 2000 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-286.

Sponsors

Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), provided, prior to such determination, the President certifies to Congress that the terms and conditions for the PRC's accession to the World Trade Organization are at least equivalent to those agreed between the United States and the PRC on November 15, 1999.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House (consideration: CR S8353-8357, S8375-8406)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 May 2000

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 4.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 May 2000

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 22 May 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-632.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 May 2000

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-632.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 May 2000

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 510 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4444 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 May 2000

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4444 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 May 2000

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 May 2000

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to special order.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 May 2000

    Floor

    Considered by previous order. (consideration: CR H3596-3615)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 May 2000

    Floor

    Consideration initiated by previous order.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 May 2000

    Passed

    ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR H.R. 4444 - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time for the Speaker to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII for consideration of H.R. 4444; that the first reading of the bill be dispensed with; that all points of order against consideration of the bill be waived; that general debate proceed for a period not to exceed 2 hours equally divided and controlled; that after general debate the Committee of the Whole rise without motion; and that no further consideration of the bill be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 May 2000

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 May 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 May 2000

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 197 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H3662-3670)

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 May 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 197 (Roll no. 228).(text: CR H3662-3670)

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 May 2000

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 176 - 258 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H3744)

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 May 2000

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 May 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Bonior moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means and International Relations.

    Source: Floor

  23. 24 May 2000

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 24 May 2000

    Floor

    GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 510, the House proceeded with three hours of general debate on H.R. 4444.

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 May 2000

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3662-3747; text of measure as introduced: CR H3662)

    Source: Floor

  26. 24 May 2000

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 510 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 25 May 2000

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.

    Source: Calendars

  28. 26 July 2000

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7590)

    Source: Floor

  29. 27 July 2000

    Vote

    Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 231. (consideration: CR S7768-7773)

    Source: Floor

  30. 5 September 2000

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S7963-7967, S7974-7978, S7981-7983)

    Source: Floor

  31. 6 September 2000

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S8035-8041, S8044-8045, S8048-8069)

    Source: Floor

  32. 7 September 2000

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered. (consideration: CR S8132-8163)

    Source: Floor

  33. 8 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8252-8266)

    Source: Floor

  34. 11 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8297-8337)

    Source: Floor

  35. 12 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8353-8357, S8360-8370, S8375-8406)

    Source: Floor

  36. 13 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8443-84494)

    Source: Floor

  37. 14 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8536, S8539-8565)

    Source: Floor

  38. 15 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8611-8619)

    Source: Floor

  39. 19 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8667-8730)

    Source: Floor

  40. 19 September 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 15. Record Vote Number: 251.

    Source: Floor

  41. 6 October 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  42. 10 October 2000

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-286.

    Source: President

  43. 10 October 2000

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  44. 10 October 2000

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  45. 10 October 2000

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  46. 10 October 2000

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

19 September 2000 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4444 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 83 · No 15 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

27 July 2000 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4444 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Official source

Yes 86 · No 12 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 24 May 2000

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