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IN HCR0016
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Frizzell
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms Indiana's commitment to strengthening and deepening the sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which has existed since 1979 and includes bilateral trade, educational and cultural exchanges, and tourism.
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Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, noting that bilateral trade reached $66.6 billion in 2015 and Taiwan was Indiana's fifth largest export market in Asia with $172.7 million in Indiana goods exported in 2015.
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Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact health, safety, and well-being of its people, and supports its aspiration to make greater contributions in international societies.
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Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to members of the Indiana Congressional delegation and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Illinois.
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Senate Committee on Public Policy recommended passage with a vote of 9 to 0 on February 27, 2017.
Legislative Description
Supporting Taiwan's signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the United States and reaffirming support for increasing Taiwan's international profile and for strengthening sister-state ties between Indiana and Taiwan.
Last Action
Returned to the House
3/1/2017