HR692-119

Passed House

To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 23, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 11, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign …

Feb 11, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Meuser (for himself, Mr. Loudermilk, Ms. Lee of Nevada, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Directs the US Executive Director at the IMF to advocate for greater transparency from China on its exchange rate mechanism, foreign exchange holdings, and intervention activities.

Who Benefits and How

US trade interests benefit from pressure on Chinese currency transparency. Market participants gain potential access to better exchange rate information. IMF surveillance is strengthened.

Who Bears the Burden and How

China faces increased pressure at IMF for currency transparency. US Executive Director must actively advocate for reforms.

Key Provisions

  • Requires advocacy for Chinese exchange rate transparency at IMF
  • References IMF Articles IV and VIII obligations
  • Responds to Treasury findings on China currency opacity
  • Seeks disclosure of foreign exchange intervention data
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 18:42

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Requires US IMF Executive Director to seek greater transparency from China on exchange rate policies

Policy Domains

International Finance China Policy IMF

Legislative Strategy

"Use IMF to pressure China on currency transparency"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
International Finance China Policy

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