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MS HC58

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for strengthening Mississippi's partnership with Taiwan, including expansion of Taiwan's role in global affairs and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait through dialogue

  • Supports establishment of a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan to enhance participation of small- and medium-sized enterprises in trade and investment

  • Advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization, United Nations, International Civil Aviation Organization, and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

  • Supports a U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement and Taiwan's participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)

  • Celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and the 41st anniversary of Mississippi's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which generated over $89 million in Mississippi exports to Taiwan in 2023

Legislative Description

Republic of China (Taiwan); commend friendship with State of Mississippi and encourage further economic ties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

5/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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