HJR167 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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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 resolution commending Taiwan and urging Alabama to deepen ties through a Taiwan trade office, expanded exchanges, and support for U.S.–Taiwan trade initiatives.
What This Bill Does
It expresses support for closer business, educational, cultural, and people-to-people links between Alabama and Taiwan. It encourages Alabama lawmakers to join the Taiwan Caucus and to welcome the establishment of a Taiwan trade office in Alabama to attract investment and increase exchanges. It backs the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, and it directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to specified state officials and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects
Alabama state government officials and legislators, who are encouraged to join the Taiwan Caucus and pursue closer engagement with Taiwan, including establishing a trade office.
Alabama residents and institutions involved in education, business, and culture (e.g., universities and the Taiwanese community in Alabama), who would benefit from expanded exchanges, collaborations, and opportunities with Taiwan.

Key Provisions
Encourages members to join the Taiwan Caucus and supports establishing a Taiwan trade office in Taiwan to attract investment and promote exchanges.
Supports the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement; supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international bodies such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, and IPEF.
Advocates closer partnerships in business, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges between Alabama and Taiwan, including existing MOUs and academic collaborations (e.g., Auburn University activities).
Requires a certified copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen, the Alabama Congressional Delegation, and Elliot Wang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects: Resolutions