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IN HCR0016

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Frizzell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Policy2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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