House Roll Call

H.R.1107

Roll 164 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 27, 2023 7:03 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.1107 — PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act
Vote questionOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Vote type2/3 Yea-And-Nay
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 415 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 19
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R215006
D2000013
I0000

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

TX • D • Yea

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Yea

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Yea

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Yea

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Yea

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Yea

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Yea

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Yea

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Yea

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Yea

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Yea

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Yea

A
André Carson

IN • D • Yea

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Yea

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Yea

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Yea

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Yea

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Yea

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Yea

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Yea

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Yea

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • Yea

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Yea

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Yea

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Yea

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Yea

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Yea

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Yea

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Yea

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Yea

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Yea

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Yea

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Yea

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Yea

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Yea

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Yea

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Yea

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Yea

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Yea

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Yea

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Yea

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Yea

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Yea

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Yea

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Yea

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Yea

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Yea

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Yea

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Yea

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Yea

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Yea

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Yea

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Yea

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Yea

G
George Santos

NY • R • Yea

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Yea

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Yea

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Yea

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Yea

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • Yea

D
David Trone

MD • D • Yea

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Yea

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Yea

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Yea

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Yea

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Yea

Not Voting (19)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting