Remove permanent normal trade relations status for China to increase tariffs on imported goods.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with China Trade Relations Act of 2025?
The China Trade Relations Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1504, has remained in the House Ways and Means and Rules committees since February 20, 2025. The House committees must vote to advance the bill, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by China Trade Relations Act of 2025 (H.R. 1504 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 638 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 638 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Christopher Smith (R-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.