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H.Res. 414: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.

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H.Res. 414: To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-10-28 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2003-10-28 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 579 (2003): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES414 (2003-10-29), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the President for continued efforts to engage the Government of the People's Republic of China. Joins the President in encouraging the People's Republic of China to meet its commitments as a member of the World Trade Organization and the international community. States that the Chinese economy would benefit from a market-determined exchange rate to avoid market and trade distortions. Joins the President in continuing to encourage China's efforts to modernize its financial system which includes the establishment of a more flexible exchange rate and compliance with its trade agreement obligations. Urges the Administration to continue its efforts to facilitate moves towards a market-based valuation of the renminbi, relaxation of capital controls, and reform of its banking sector. Encourages U.S. government efforts to promote innovation, reduce costs, and level the international playing field in the manufacturing sector.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

To encourage the People's Republic of China to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements, support the United States manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · 47 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Obligation
A binding promise by a government agency to pay money, for example by signing a contract or awarding a grant. Spending data such as USAspending.gov counts money when it is obligated, which can be before it is actually paid out.
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hres414 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108