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MS HR115

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses Mississippi's support for strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan), including support for a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement

  • Recognizes Taiwan as the U.S.'s 9th largest trading partner ($114 billion in bilateral trade) and Mississippi's 5th largest export partner in Asia ($32 million in goods and services in 2021)

  • Supports establishing a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to enhance small and medium-sized enterprise participation in trade

  • Endorses Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Assembly, ICAO, UNFCCC, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

  • Celebrates the 44th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the 40th anniversary of the Mississippi-Taiwan sister-state relationship established in 1983

Legislative Description

Taiwan; commend friendship with the State of Mississippi and encourage further economic ties.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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