China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026
Key claim: The China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026 (HR8290) would establish accountability measures targeting China’s exchange rate practices, advancing to the Union Calendar in the 119th Congress.
Abstract
(HR8290 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-18): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.
Why this matters
Currency-manipulation legislation is a recurring lever in U.S.–China trade policy that can translate into countervailing duties, Treasury designations, or tariff triggers affecting importers’ landed costs and exporters’ competitiveness. Advancement to the Union Calendar signals that exchange-rate accountability is re-emerging alongside export controls and tariff adjustments as a distinct track in the 119th Congress’s China trade agenda, warranting a dedicated page for status tracking.