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H.Res. 576 (108th)

Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 March 2004

Last action

14 July 2004 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]

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Summary

Commends the Government of the People's Republic of China (China) for its steps to improve its legal framework for intellectual property (IP) rights protection and efforts toward compliance with international standards for IP rights established by the World Trade Organization. Recognizes, despite such steps, the continued existence of widespread IP rights violations in China. Urges the Chinese Government to undertake a coordinated nationwide IP rights enforcement campaign and related actions. Recommends that China implement: (1) more effective customs and border measures to prevent massive exportation of pirated goods into the United States and other countries; and (2) a legal framework and effective enforcement mechanisms that would protect the IP rights not only of the United States and other foreign business enterprises, but also of Chinese IP rights holders. Urges the Chinese Government to give greater market access to the foreign producers of legitimate products such as film and other audiovisual products in order to reduce demand for and prevalence of pirated and counterfeit goods. Calls upon the Chinese Government to promptly accede to the 1996 World Intellectual Property Organization Internet-related treaties and harmonize its regulations and implementing rules. Encourages China's efforts to bring its framework of laws, regulations, and implementing rules into compliance with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement).

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Timeline

  1. 24 March 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 March 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 March 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 March 2004

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 July 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 374). (text: CR H5682-5683)

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 July 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 374).(text: CR H5682-5683)

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 July 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5682-5687)

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 July 2004

    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

  10. 14 July 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 576.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 July 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Ballenger moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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