United States-China Engagement Act of 2006

H.R. 5199, the United States-China Engagement Act of 2006, was designed to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the United States and China by expanding American presence and expertise in the region. The bill proposed increasing the number of U.S. diplomatic posts and commercial officers in China while providing grants to help U.S. small businesses and states promote exports to Chinese markets. Additionally, it sought to boost American global competitiveness by funding Chinese language and cultural programs in elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions.