HR 5161 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

People's Republic of China and U.S. Election Investigation Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-09-12· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2000-09-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] People's Republic of China and U.S. Election Investigation Act of 2000 - Directs the Attorney General to appoint an independent counsel to undertake a comprehensive investigation of the actions taken by: (1) officials from the People's Republic of China in connection with the 1996 presidential election to determine if such actions were illegal; and (2) high ranking officers of the Federal government in connection with financial contributions made by officials from the People's Republic of China in connection with such election to determine if such actions violated any Federal law.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Republicans
Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]LA
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]TX
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-19]OH
Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]OH
Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [R-CA-31]CA
Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2]NM
Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7]GA