HR 1973 · 96th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to amend the Trade Act to reestablish government-to-government relations and provide for the defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Richard [R-FL-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prohibit most-favored-nation treatment or export credits or guarantees to be extended to the People's Republic of China until: (1) government-to-government relations are reestablished between the United States and Taiwan; and (2) the United States retains standing to defend Taiwan.…

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