H.R.1107 — PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1107
| Bill | H.R.1107 — PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 415 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 19 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 200 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1107 - PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act
Overview:
HR 1107, titled the “PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act,” seeks to formally recognize the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as a developed nation rather than a developing one. This classification has implications for international trade, economic relations, and foreign aid.
Key Provisions:
The bill mandates that the U.S. government, including all relevant agencies, revise their policies and practices to reflect this new classification of China. Specifically, it directs the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of State to ensure that China is treated as a developed country in international forums and trade agreements. The bill also aims to limit the PRC’s access to preferential trade treatment and economic assistance typically reserved for developing nations.
Funding and Authorities:
While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it empowers the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of State to adjust trade policies and international agreements accordingly. The bill may lead to changes in how U.S. foreign aid is allocated and could influence negotiations with international financial institutions.
Affected Programs and Agencies:
The primary agencies impacted by this legislation include the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of State, and potentially the Department of Commerce. The bill may also affect U.S. participation in international organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact:
The bill is designed to benefit U.S. industries and workers by reducing competition from Chinese goods that benefit from developing country status. It aims to enhance the U.S. position in trade negotiations and protect American jobs from unfair competition.
Key Timelines:
As of the latest action, HR 1107 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Further legislative action is pending, and the timeline for potential passage or amendment remains uncertain.
Yea (415)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
