HR-5932 : Still Just a Bill


Ensuring Chinese Debt Transparency Act of 2020

This bill states that it is U.S. policy to push for greater transparency with respect to financing provided by China to another country through international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. The National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies within the Department of the Treasury shall report annually on progress made toward advancing this policy.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-03IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2020-03-02FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-02VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 0 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1429)House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1433-1434)House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5932.House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1429-1430)House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorMr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-02-28CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-02-28CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-02-27CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-02-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2020-02-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign and international banking
  • Foreign loans and debt
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • International monetary system and foreign exchange
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Multilateral development programs
  • U.S. and foreign investments
Related Geographic Entities
  • Asia
  • China
Related Organizations

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