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Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023

12/13/2023, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 1035

Bill 118 s 1035, also known as the Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the economic advantages that China has over the United States. The bill seeks to level the playing field between the two countries by implementing various measures to counteract China's unfair trade practices.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying and addressing the specific ways in which China gains an unfair advantage in trade with the US. This task force will be composed of experts in trade and economics who will conduct a thorough analysis of China's trade practices and recommend strategies for combating them.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing transparency in trade agreements with China, as well as measures to strengthen enforcement of existing trade laws. This includes imposing stricter penalties on companies that engage in unfair trade practices, as well as providing support for US businesses that have been negatively impacted by China's actions. Overall, the Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023 aims to protect American businesses and workers from the economic harm caused by China's unfair trade practices. By implementing measures to address these issues, the bill seeks to create a more level playing field for US companies and promote fair competition in the global marketplace.

Congressional Summary of S 1035

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries.

The bill also prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to support the operations and meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is moved to the list of high-income countries that have more specific commitments regarding national plans, reporting, and assisting low-income countries.

Current Status of Bill S 1035

Bill S 1035 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1035 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023.  Bill S 1035's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1035

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1035

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1035

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023
Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023
A bill to prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined a developing country.

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