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VA SJR123

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Surovell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States, for his advocacy to enhance relations between Taiwan and the U.S. and secure Taiwan's participation in international organizations

  • Supports Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Interpol, noting Taiwan was a founding ICAO member before losing membership in 1971

  • Highlights Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport as a major hub, ranked 8th globally in cargo volume and 13th in passenger traffic in 2024, with 1.32 million Americans traveling to Taiwan that year

  • Notes the U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation Agreement will remove tax barriers, support cross-border investment, and secure supply chains including semiconductors

  • Agreed to by the Senate on February 26, 2026, and the House of Delegates on March 2, 2026

Legislative Description

Commending Alexander Yui.

Last Action

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ123ER)

3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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