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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.
3/6/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 8
Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 8, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwan's membership in international organizations," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress.
The purpose of this resolution is to urge the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which have been strained in recent years. The resolution also calls for the negotiation of a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, in order to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for Taiwan's membership in international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of the United States' relationship with Taiwan, both economically and strategically. It highlights the benefits of closer ties with Taiwan, including increased trade opportunities and enhanced security cooperation. Overall, Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 8 aims to promote stronger diplomatic, economic, and international relations between the United States and Taiwan. It underscores the importance of supporting Taiwan's participation in global organizations and calls for the negotiation of a free trade agreement to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The purpose of this resolution is to urge the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which have been strained in recent years. The resolution also calls for the negotiation of a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, in order to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for Taiwan's membership in international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of the United States' relationship with Taiwan, both economically and strategically. It highlights the benefits of closer ties with Taiwan, including increased trade opportunities and enhanced security cooperation. Overall, Bill 119 H.Con.Res. 8 aims to promote stronger diplomatic, economic, and international relations between the United States and Taiwan. It underscores the importance of supporting Taiwan's participation in global organizations and calls for the negotiation of a free trade agreement to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 8
This concurrent resolution calls on the President to abandon the One China policy in favor of one that recognizes Taiwan as an independent country that is not a part of China. The resolution also urges the President to bolster diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan through specified means.
Current Status of Bill HCONRES 8
Bill HCONRES 8 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 6, 2025. Bill HCONRES 8 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HCONRES 8's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 committee concerned. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 8
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
48Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 8
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 8
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.
Comments

Abram Kirby
1,045
1 year ago
Why should we prioritize Taiwan over other countries? Who does this bill benefit? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 8
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