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HR 4673118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Ending Normal Trade Relations with China Act of 2023

Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Ending Normal Trade Relations with China Act of 2023 is a House bill introduced in the 118th Congress that proposes to terminate the United States' normal trade relations status with China. This would affect the trade framework between the two countries, potentially altering tariffs, trade barriers, and economic interactions. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Trade but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or mechanisms.

Bottom Line

This bill aimed to end normal trade relations with China but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill seeks to end the United States' normal trade relations status with China.
  • It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress but did not advance past the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. domestic industries potentially affected by trade with China', 'U.S. government trade and economic agencies', 'Stakeholders involved in foreign trade and international finance']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed bill text limits understanding of implementation mechanisms and enforcement.', 'Potential economic impacts on U.S.-China trade relations and related industries are unclear.', 'Oversight and authority provisions are not specified due to missing full text.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. It did not advance further and is recorded as failed or expired. The policy area is foreign trade and international finance, reflecting ongoing legislative interest in U.S.-China trade relations.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential changes in tariff structures could affect U.S. importers and exporters dealing with China.', 'Altered trade relations might influence global supply chains and international finance markets.', 'Economic sectors dependent on Chinese goods or markets could experience shifts in competitiveness.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits transparency and oversight capabilities. Without detailed provisions, it is difficult to assess enforcement, funding, or specific policy mechanisms. The bill's failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative support or prioritization during the 118th Congress.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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