Bill directs US to press China for currency policy transparency at IMF
Passed one chamberH.R. 692Latest action
Sponsor: Daniel Meuser · Representative · PA
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Official title: China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 692 directs the U.S. IMF representative to push China for more transparency on its currency practices.
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What does this do?
HR 692 instructs the U.S. representative at the IMF to use America's voice and vote to press China to disclose more about its exchange rate policies, including any hidden efforts by Chinese banks or state-owned companies to influence the yuan's value. It also calls for China's practices to factor into IMF discussions on currency standards and China's voting power within the IMF.
Who does it affect?
Directly affects the Treasury Department and the U.S. official representing America at the IMF; indirectly relates to U.S.-China trade relations.
Why does it matter?
Past Treasury reports have found China unusually secretive about currency management compared to other major economies, making it hard to determine if China manipulates its currency for trade advantages. The bill shapes diplomatic positioning rather than regulating U.S. businesses or individuals directly.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 23, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Feb 11, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 36
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
- Result:
- Passed
- 388
- Nay
- 7
- 0
- 38
Republicans 196 yes, 7 no, 15 not voting · Democrats 192 yes, 23 not voting
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