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MS SR36

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the government of Taiwan for donating 100,000 medical face masks to Mississippi to assist first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Recognizes Taiwan's public health expertise in controlling COVID-19 infection and death rates and calls for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization, INTERPOL, ICAO, and UNFCCC
  • Acknowledges bilateral U.S.-Taiwan trade of $85.5 billion in 2019, with Taiwan as the 10th largest U.S. trading partner and Mississippi's 4th largest trading partner in Asia
  • Encourages negotiating a Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Taiwan to increase economic ties
  • Celebrates the 37th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Mississippi and Taiwan and commends the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Director General for enhancing cooperation

Legislative Description

Commend Taiwan for donating 100,000 medical face masks to Mississippi.

Last Action

Adopted

6/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules5/14/2020

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