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FL S0944

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses appreciation for the 31-year sister state relationship between Florida and Taiwan and their bilateral economic and cultural ties

  • Recognizes Taiwan's participation in international organizations including the World Trade Organization, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, and World Health Assembly

  • Notes Taiwan was the United States' 10th-largest trading partner as of October 2022 and Florida's 8th-largest export destination between 2019-2021

  • Acknowledges sister city relationships between multiple Florida cities and Taiwan municipalities, including Miami-Dade County and New Taipei City, and Orlando and Tainan City

  • Recognizes Taiwan's humanitarian assistance to Florida, including donation of over 420,000 medical masks during COVID-19 and $300,000 in aid following Hurricane Ian

Legislative Description

Taiwan Relations

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8043 (Adopted)

3/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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