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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 9, 1997
Directs the Secretary of Defense to list, and publish in the Federal Register, persons who are Communist Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and possessions. Authorizes the President to exercise authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (except those relating to importation) to regulate, prohibit, or penalize certain transactions involving foreign currency, transfers of credit, or property with respect to any activities of such companies in the United States.
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Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4] · R–FL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 10 (Roll no. 614).
House roll call 614 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408 - 10 (Roll no. 614).
House roll call 614 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10204-10210, H10304- 10305)
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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