[19980624]98-549GOV_向中国转让导弹和卫星技术：H.Res概述463授权众议院特别委员会.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-549 GOVUpdated June 24, 1998Transfer of Missile and Satellite Technology toChina: A Summary of H.Res. 463Authorizing a House Select CommitteeStephen W. StathisSpecialist in American National GovernmentGovernment DivisionOn June 18, 1998, the House voted 409-10 to create a Select Committee on U.S.National Security and Military/Commercial Concerns with the Peoples Republic ofChina. The select committee will investigate, among other matters, allegations that theClinton Administration allowed the Chinese government to acquire sensitive missiletechnology in exchange for campaign contributions, focusing on the national securityconsequences 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. Theresolution was considered under procedures that permitted no floor amendments.Jurisdiction. H.Res. 463 charges the select committee with determining whetherthe transfer of technology, information, advice, goods, or services to the Peoples Republicof China enhanced:!the accuracy, reliability, or capabi