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GA SR479

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Matt Brass

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

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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