[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1280 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1280

Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as 
                 ``Taiwanese American Heritage Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 13, 2026

 Mr. Bera (for himself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Stanton, Mrs. Kim, Ms. Norton, 
 Mr. Khanna, Mr. Sherman, and Mr. Walkinshaw) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as 
                 ``Taiwanese American Heritage Week''.

Whereas the United States was founded on the principles of freedom, democracy, 
        and rule of law, values that Taiwanese Americans have carried with them 
        and embodied throughout their history;
Whereas America is strengthened by people who bring talent, ingenuity and a 
        commitment to freedom to the Nation;
Whereas generations of Taiwanese Americans have helped make America what it is 
        today, more innovative, more competitive, and more secure;
Whereas more than 700,000 Taiwanese Americans call the United States home, with 
        each individual bringing part of their own heritage;
Whereas Taiwanese Americans have made important contributions across all sectors 
        of American society, distinguishing themselves as business leaders, 
        public servants, Nobel laureates, scientists, doctors, scholars, 
        educators, human rights advocates, and brave men and women in the United 
        States Armed Forces;
Whereas Taiwanese Americans have emerged as pioneers in technology and 
        innovation, including leaders who have shaped the global semiconductor 
        industry;
Whereas the year of 2026 marks the 47th anniversary of the enactment into law of 
        the 1979 ``Taiwan Relations Act,'' which is a cornerstone of United 
        States-Taiwan relations;
Whereas Taiwan has become a key economic and technological partner of the United 
        States, with significant investments in and collaborations with the 
        United States that have helped position the United States as a leader in 
        innovation and advanced manufacturing, fostering global supply chain 
        resilience and economic security;
Whereas Taiwanese Americans play an integral role in strengthening the close and 
        enduring partnership between the United States and Taiwan, serving as a 
        vital bridge that promotes people-to-people ties and shared prosperity; 
        and
Whereas, during this week, Taiwanese Americans honor and celebrate their unique 
        heritage, culture, and identity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Taiwanese American 
        Heritage Week''; and
            (2) celebrates the contributions of Taiwanese Americans to 
        the United States.
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