HR1145: HR1145 Taiwan; relations with the United States and the state of Georgia; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes and commends Taiwan for its relationship with the United States and with Georgia. It cites Taiwan's democratic values, its economic ties to Georgia (Taiwan was Georgia's 15th largest import market and 17th largest export market in 2024), and concerns about pressure from the People's Republic of China. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead it states the House's support for continued US-Taiwan trade talks and a double taxation avoidance agreement, encourages Georgia to open a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation there, and backs the legislature's Taiwan Caucus. It also encourages state officials to deepen ties with Taiwan, supports an education cooperation agreement for student and teacher exchanges, promotes a Chinese proficiency test for Georgia's Seal of Biliteracy, and directs copies be sent to the Governor, Secretary of State, Georgia's congressional delegation, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

• Formally recognizes and commends Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the state of Georgia.
• States House support for continued talks under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and a US-Taiwan double taxation avoidance mechanism.
• Encourages Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan and organize a trade delegation there to attract investment.
• Expresses support for the legislature's Taiwan Caucus and for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like WHO, ICAO, and INTERPOL.
• Encourages state officials to pursue an education cooperation agreement (MOU) with Taiwan for scholar, teacher, and student exchanges.
• 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 Atlanta representative.

The resolution mainly affects state officials and agencies, including the Governor, Secretary of State, and Georgia Department of Education, along with Georgia businesses interested in trade with Taiwan, students and teachers involved in exchange programs, and Taiwan's representative office in Atlanta.

Although it carries no legal force, the resolution signals Georgia lawmakers' interest in expanding trade, educational exchange, and diplomatic contact with Taiwan, which could influence future state decisions on trade offices, delegations, or school curriculum involving Taiwan.

• The preamble notes Taiwan was Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in 2024, establishing the economic context for the resolution.
• The first resolved clause supports ongoing US-Taiwan trade talks and encourages Georgia to open a trade office in Taiwan, as 23 other states and Guam have done.
• The second resolved clause backs the Taiwan Caucus and Taiwan's participation in international bodies such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.
• The third resolved clause encourages an education cooperation agreement with Taiwan and promotes the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) for Georgia's State Seal of Biliteracy.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the Governor, Secretary of State, the congressional delegation, and Taiwan's Atlanta office director.

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