HR507 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ken Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Republic of China (Taiwan), relation with the United States, commended and supported

Summary

Alabama House resolution HR507 commends Taiwan and its relationship with the United States and expresses support for closer cooperation and Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

What This Bill Does

This is a non-binding statement from the Alabama House praising Taiwan's democracy and its involvement in international groups like the WHO and ICAO. It notes the long-standing Alabama-Taiwan sister-state relationship and encourages stronger economic, cultural, and educational exchanges, mentioning potential future agreements to deepen ties. It also directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Taiwan's Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and state agencies, who may benefit from closer trade, educational, and cultural ties with Taiwan
• The government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan), through formal endorsement and diplomatic relations
• The Alabama-Taiwan sister-state relationship, which is highlighted and encouraged to deepen

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Alabama House commends and supports Taiwan's democratization and its meaningful participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization.
• Provision 2: The resolution acknowledges Alabama-Taiwan sister-state ties and encourages closer economic, cultural, and educational exchanges, noting possible future agreements (e.g., a US-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement and a Free Trade Agreement) to strengthen the partnership.
• Provision 3: The Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to Mr. Vincent Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative