Proposal:Countering China Economic Coercion Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5580
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Countering China Economic Coercion Act

This bill establishes an interagency task force to respond to the Chinese government's acts of economic coercion.

The task force must oversee the development and implementation of an integrated U.S. government strategy to respond to such acts of economic coercion. The strategy must include an evaluation of the costs such acts have on U.S. businesses and economic performance.

The task force must also report to Congress on the strategy as well as a comprehensive review on the economic tools that the Chinese government uses (or can use) to coerce other governments, non-Chinese companies, and multilateral institutions and organizations.

Bill Title

Countering China Economic Coercion Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-10-15: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• 2021-10-15: Introduced in House
• 2021-10-15: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.