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H.R.4065: To require prior congressional approval before the President 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 12, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the President from supporting the admission of China into the World Trade Organization (WTO) unless the Congress passes a joint resolution allowing the President 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Rules
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| Sept. 12, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Andrew Gephardt (D-Mo.) |