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GA SR479
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brass
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AI Summary
- Commends Taiwan for its relations with the United States and Georgia, citing shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law
- Recognizes Taiwan as the United States' ninth-largest trading partner, Georgia's 17th-largest export market, and Georgia's 11th-largest import country, with $327.5 million invested in Georgia supporting an estimated 5,401 jobs
- Encourages Georgia Senate members to join the Southeastern State Legislative Taiwan Caucus (SESTC) and calls for supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the WHO, ICAO, INTERPOL, and CPTPP
- Supports early negotiations on a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and the establishment of a Georgia trade office in Taiwan
- Urges Georgia and Taiwan to sign K-12 and higher education cooperation MOUs focused on Mandarin-English language exchange programs and more frequent legislative exchanges
Legislative Description
Taiwan; relations with the United States and the State of Georgia; commend
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules2/11/2022
Full Bill Text
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