AI Summary

The "PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act" is a federal bill aimed at addressing the classification of China as a developing country for trade purposes. The main provisions of the bill include requiring the U.S. Trade Representative to take steps to ensure that China is not identified as a developing country in future trade negotiations and agreements. This classification change could impact various aspects of trade relations between the United States and China, potentially leading to adjustments in tariffs, subsidies, and other trade-related policies.

• 2023-02-21: Introduced in House

• 2023-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

• 2023-02-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-02-28: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

• 2023-03-27: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2023-03-27: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1449-1451)

• 2023-03-27: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.

• 2023-03-27: 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.

• 2023-03-27: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1453-1454)

• 2023-03-27: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR H1449)

• 2023-03-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2023-03-28: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.