H.R. 839 · 118th Congress · House

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
Feb 6, 23
Passed House
Jan 12, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

Some areas of focus for this advocacy are (1) Chinese exchange rate arrangements, including any indirect foreign exchange market intervention through Chinese financial institutions or state-owned enterprises; (2) enhanced multilateral and bilateral surveillance by the IMF; and (3) stronger consideration of China's performance as a responsible stakeholder in the international monetary system when evaluating quota and voting shares at the IMF.

The requirements of the bill expire seven years and 30 days after the date of the bill's enactment or earlier if China meets certain conditions regarding its exchange rate policies.

Previous Versions

07Dec 1, 2023

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China.

Some areas of focus for this advocacy are (1) Chinese exchange rate arrangements, including any indirect foreign exchange market intervention through Chinese financial institutions or state-owned enterprises; (2) enhanced multilateral and bilateral surveillance by the IMF; and (3) stronger consideration of China's performance as a responsible stakeholder in the international monetary system when evaluating quota and voting shares at the IMF.

The requirements of the bill expire seven years and 30 days after the date of the bill's enactment or earlier if China meets certain conditions regarding its exchange rate policies.

00Feb 6, 2023

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China. Some areas of focus for this advocacy are (1) Chinese exchange rate arrangements, including any indirect foreign exchange market intervention through Chinese financial institutions or state-owned enterprises; and (2) Chinese compliance with information requests from the IMF regarding Chinese exchange rate policies and holdings.

The requirements of the bill expire seven years and 30 days after the date of the bill's enactment or earlier if China meets certain conditions regarding its exchange rate policies.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 16, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. JAN 12, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H124)

  3. JAN 12, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #9

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 9). (text: 1/10/2024 CR H35)

    379Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  4. JAN 12, 2024Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 9). (text: 1/10/2024 CR H35)

    Roll Call #9
    379Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  5. JAN 12, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. JAN 10, 2024Floor

    Mr

    McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. JAN 10, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H35-37)

    35Yea
    37Nay
    0NV
  8. JAN 10, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 839.

  9. JAN 10, 2024Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. DEC 01, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-291.

    118Yea
    291Nay
    0NV
  11. DEC 01, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-291.

    118Yea
    291Nay
    0NV
  12. DEC 01, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.

  13. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.

    36Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  15. FEB 06, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  16. FEB 06, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. FEB 06, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Committees

4

Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jan 16, 2024

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Financial Services Committee

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Referred: Dec 1, 2023

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Financial Services Committee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

Active

Financial Services Committee

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Referred: Feb 6, 2023

Active