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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR 572          </title>
<shortdesc>REAFFIRMS-COMMITMENT TO TAIWAN</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. William "Will" Davis-Jeff Keicher-Travis Weaver-Stephanie A. Kifowit, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Rita Mayfield and Matt Hanson</sponsors>
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<lastaction>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Resolution Adopted 112-000-000</action>
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<synopsis>
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<SynopsisText>     Reaffirms commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister-state ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, R.O.C. Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and supports Illinois businesses to refer to Taiwan, R.O.C. as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States and reiterates support for a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan. Expresses continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and supports Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/24/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>3/20/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to State Government Administration Committee</action>
<statusdate>4/3/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee;  009-000-000</action>
<statusdate>4/4/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Resolution Adopted 112-000-000</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2024</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver</action>
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