HJR218 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Taiwan, relation with the United States and State of Alabama, commended

Summary

HJR218 is a non-binding House Joint Resolution that commends Taiwan and urges closer U.S.-Taiwan and Alabama relations, including trade, education exchanges, and driver license reciprocity.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would officially commend Taiwan’s democracy and partnership with the United States and Alabama. It would express support for a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement and an educational memorandum of understanding to promote Mandarin and English exchanges, as well as a reciprocal driver license agreement between Taiwan and Alabama. It also encourages stronger economic and educational ties and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, and directs the Clerk to transmit copies to state officials.

Who It Affects

• Taiwan and U.S.-Taiwan relations, including Alabama’s economic and educational ties with Taiwan
• Alabama residents and institutions (businesses, students, and drivers) who may benefit from expanded trade, educational exchanges, and driver license reciprocity

Key Provisions

• Commends Taiwan and supports its democracy and participation in international organizations and cooperation (e.g., WHO, ICAO, INTERPOL, UNFCCC, CPTPP).
• Supports signing of a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement and an educational memorandum of understanding with Alabama to promote Mandarin and English study exchanges, and to enhance economic cooperation (including a trade office).
• Supports a reciprocal driver license agreement between Taiwan and Alabama.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory