HJR128 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Corey Harbison

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State of Alabama

Summary

A non-binding Alabama House joint resolution commending Taiwan and urging steps to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations, including creating a state trade office in Taiwan.

What This Bill Does

The resolution expresses praise for Taiwan's elections and contributions, and marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. It supports the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and a U.S.-Taiwan Avoid Double Taxation Agreement. It asks the Alabama government to establish a trade office in Taiwan and to promote trade and cultural exchanges. It also supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations and encourages Alabamians to engage with Taiwan's culture, while urging Alabama's Congressional Delegation to join the Taiwan Caucus and directing that copies be sent to key officials.

Who It Affects

• Alabama state government and agencies: urged to establish a trade office in Taiwan and to support related trade, economic, and cultural initiatives.
• Alabamians and Alabama businesses: potential economic opportunities from closer U.S.-Taiwan trade and increased cultural exchanges.
• Taiwan-U.S. relationship stakeholders: the resolution signals support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and closer cooperation.

Key Provisions

• Supports the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and a U.S.-Taiwan Avoid Double Taxation Agreement to attract Taiwanese companies to the U.S. market.
• Encourages the Alabama state government to establish a trade office in Taiwan, following similar moves by other states.
• Celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and reaffirms U.S. commitment to Taiwan.
• Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and economic cooperation such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.
• Encourages Alabamians to participate in activities promoting Taiwan's culture, cuisine, and tourism.
• Urges the Alabama Congressional Delegation to join the Congressional Taiwan Caucus to explore more collaboration with Taiwan.
• Requires a certified copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen, the Alabama Congressional Delegation, and Mr. Elliot Wang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects

Resolutions