Transfer of Missile and Satellite Technology to China: A Summary of H.Res. 463 Authorizing a House Select Committee

Publication Date: June 1998

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Military and defense

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Coverage: China

Abstract:

On June 18, 1998, the House voted 409-10 to create a Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the People's Republic of China. The select committee will investigate, among other matters, allegations that the Clinton Administration allowed the Chinese government to acquire sensitive missile technology in exchange for campaign contributions, focusing on the national security consequences of those actions. This fact sheet provides a brief summary of H.Res. 463, which was reported by the Rules Committee (H.Rept. 105-582) on June 16. The resolution was considered under procedures that permitted no floor amendments.