Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution encourages the President and the Senate to work with the House of Representatives to avoid or mitigate double taxation between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution also encourages the President to seek additional ways to increase U.S. trade, technology, and investment ties with Taiwan.

Bill 118 HRES 449, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and express support for the importance of a tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

The resolution highlights the strong economic and strategic partnership between the US and Taiwan, emphasizing the benefits of a tax agreement in promoting trade and investment between the two countries. It recognizes Taiwan as a key ally in the Asia-Pacific region and stresses the need for continued cooperation on economic issues.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to prioritize negotiations for a tax agreement with Taiwan, citing the potential benefits for both countries in terms of economic growth and job creation. It also urges the US Treasury Department to engage in discussions with Taiwan on this matter. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 449 underscores the importance of a tax agreement with Taiwan and encourages the US government to take steps towards achieving this goal in order to strengthen the bilateral relationship and promote mutual prosperity.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 449

Introduced on
2023-05-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution encourages the President and the Senate to work with the House of Representatives to avoid or mitigate double taxation between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution also encourages the President to seek additional ways to increase U.S. trade, technology, and investment ties with Taiwan.

Bill 118 HRES 449, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and express support for the importance of a tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

The resolution highlights the strong economic and strategic partnership between the US and Taiwan, emphasizing the benefits of a tax agreement in promoting trade and investment between the two countries. It recognizes Taiwan as a key ally in the Asia-Pacific region and stresses the need for continued cooperation on economic issues.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to prioritize negotiations for a tax agreement with Taiwan, citing the potential benefits for both countries in terms of economic growth and job creation. It also urges the US Treasury Department to engage in discussions with Taiwan on this matter. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 449 underscores the importance of a tax agreement with Taiwan and encourages the US government to take steps towards achieving this goal in order to strengthen the bilateral relationship and promote mutual prosperity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary10/3/2023

This resolution encourages the President and the Senate to work with the House of Representatives to avoid or mitigate double taxation between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution also encourages the President to seek additional ways to i...


Latest Action5/25/2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...