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GA HR1392
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dollar
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AI Summary
- Georgia House of Representatives commends Taiwan for its long-standing relations with the United States, rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law
- Recognizes the Georgia-Taiwan sister-state relationship established in 1984 and welcomes closer economic partnership, including support for a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement, Free Trade Agreement, and Taiwan's inclusion in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Notes Taiwan's significance as the United States' 10th largest trading partner and highlights Taiwan's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program to promote trade, investment, and tourism
- Acknowledges Taiwan's contributions to regional stability, including the East China Sea Peace Initiative (2012) and the South China Sea Peace Initiative (2015), as well as its participation in international organizations such as the WHO and ICAO
- Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Mr. Steven Huei-Yuan Tai, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta
Legislative Description
Taiwan for relations with the United States; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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