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China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6254

Bill 117 HR 6254, also known as the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021, aims to address unfair trade practices by China that have harmed American businesses and workers. The bill seeks to hold China accountable for intellectual property theft, currency manipulation, and other forms of cheating in trade.

Specifically, the bill calls for the imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods that have been unfairly subsidized or dumped into the US market. It also includes provisions for the establishment of a fund to provide restitution to American companies that have been harmed by China's trade practices.

Additionally, the bill requires the US Trade Representative to conduct an annual review of China's compliance with trade agreements and to take action against any violations. It also calls for increased transparency in trade negotiations with China and for the promotion of fair trade practices globally. Overall, the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021 aims to level the playing field for American businesses and workers by holding China accountable for its unfair trade practices.

Congressional Summary of HR 6254

China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to deposit into special accounts certain interest earned on antidumping and countervailing duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after October 1, 2000. Currently, the applicable date is October 1, 2014. Amounts in special accounts are distributed to affected domestic producers.

Current Status of Bill HR 6254

Bill HR 6254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2021. Bill HR 6254 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 13, 2021.  Bill HR 6254's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6254

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6254

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6254

China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021
China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2021
To amend the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to modify the description of interest for purposes of certain distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties.

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