HR 1145: Taiwan; relations with the United States and the state of Georgia; recognize

This resolution does not change Georgia law. It is a formal statement from the House of Representatives praising Taiwan's democracy and its economic relationship with the United States and Georgia, and encouraging state leaders to build closer ties with Taiwan. The resolution asks Georgia to consider opening a trade office in Taiwan, as 23 other states and Guam have done, and to organize a trade delegation there. It expresses support for a US-Taiwan tax agreement, a Taiwan legislative caucus, an education cooperation agreement, and Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization. It also encourages Georgians to take part in Taiwanese American Heritage Week and to use a Chinese proficiency test approved by the Georgia Department of Education. Copies would be sent to Governor Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's congressional delegation, and Taiwan's top representative in Atlanta.

• Formally recognizes and commends Taiwan for its relationship with the United States and the state of Georgia.
• Encourages the State of Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation there to attract investment.
• Expresses support for continued US-Taiwan trade talks, a double taxation avoidance agreement, and the Taiwan Caucus in the legislature.
• Encourages state officials to sign an education cooperation memorandum of understanding with Taiwan to expand scholar, teacher, and student exchanges.
• Encourages Georgians to use a Chinese proficiency test approved by the Georgia Department of Education and to participate in Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, Georgia's congressional delegation, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

This mainly affects state government officials, including the Governor and Secretary of State, who are encouraged to engage with Taiwan; Georgia's Department of Education and schools involved in Chinese language testing; Georgia businesses trading with Taiwan; and cultural or educational groups involved in exchanges with Taiwan.

Because it is a resolution rather than a law, it carries no legal requirement, funding, or penalty. Its practical effect would depend on whether state officials act on its encouragements, such as opening a Taiwan trade office or pursuing new education and trade agreements.

• The whereas clauses describe Taiwan's trade relationship with the United States and Georgia, noting Taiwan was Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in 2024.
• The first resolved clause supports continued US-Taiwan trade talks and encourages Georgia to open a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation.
• The second resolved clause supports the Taiwan Caucus and Taiwan's participation in international organizations such as the WHO, ICAO, and INTERPOL.
• The third resolved clause encourages state officials to engage with Taiwanese counterparts, pursue an education cooperation agreement, and promote the TOCFL Chinese proficiency test approved by the Georgia Department of Education in 2025.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Governor, Secretary of State, congressional delegation, and Taiwan's Atlanta representative.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)

• Taiwan relations
• international trade
• education exchange
• foreign policy resolution