US HR44 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 15-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the People's Republic of China (PRC) for producing unsafe products, disregarding the environment, and exploiting workers. Encourages: (1) U.S. merchants to suspend the importation and sales of goods from the PRC until reforms are made; and (2) U.S. parents to consider the "Made in China" label when purchasing toys due to potential high levels of toxic materials that may cause serious injury or death.
Title
Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices.
Sponsors
| Rep. Gresham Barrett [R-SC] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Mary Fallin [R-OK] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
| Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI] | Rep. Patrick McHenry [R-NC] | Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA] | Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA] |
| Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA] | Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] |
| Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Air quality
Asia
Child safety and welfare
China
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Human rights
International affairs
Product safety and quality
Trade restrictions
Water quality
Asia
Child safety and welfare
China
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Human rights
International affairs
Product safety and quality
Trade restrictions
Water quality
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/44/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres44/BILLS-111hres44ih.pdf |
