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To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.
12/31/2022, 5:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4887
Bill 117 hr 4887, also known as the "Excepting China as a Foreign State Act," aims to amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, in order to exclude the People's Republic of China from being classified as a foreign state. This bill is seeking to make a distinction between China and other foreign states in terms of legal classification.
The bill is proposing to specifically identify China as a separate entity from other foreign states, which could have implications for legal matters and diplomatic relations between the United States and China. By excepting China from the definition of a foreign state, this bill could potentially impact how the US government interacts with China in various legal and diplomatic contexts.
It is important to note that this bill does not specify the reasons for excluding China as a foreign state, but it is likely related to the complex and often contentious relationship between the US and China. The bill does not propose any specific actions or policies towards China, but rather focuses on the legal classification of the country. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4887 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the US-China relationship. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and any potential impacts it may have on diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The bill is proposing to specifically identify China as a separate entity from other foreign states, which could have implications for legal matters and diplomatic relations between the United States and China. By excepting China from the definition of a foreign state, this bill could potentially impact how the US government interacts with China in various legal and diplomatic contexts.
It is important to note that this bill does not specify the reasons for excluding China as a foreign state, but it is likely related to the complex and often contentious relationship between the US and China. The bill does not propose any specific actions or policies towards China, but rather focuses on the legal classification of the country. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4887 is a significant piece of legislation that could have far-reaching implications for the US-China relationship. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and any potential impacts it may have on diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Congressional Summary of HR 4887
This bill excludes Chinese entities from foreign sovereign immunity and therefore subjects them to the jurisdiction of courts in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4887
Bill HR 4887 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4887 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4887's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4887
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4887
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4887
To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.
To amend section 1603 of title 28, United States Code, to except the People's Republic of China as a defined foreign state.
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