Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HR108: A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.
What the bill says
A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.
From the introduced text, February 23, 2026:
A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan. WHEREAS, in November 2021, the Iowa General Assembly established the Iowa Statehouse Taiwan Friendship Caucus with bipartisan support, becoming the fourth such caucus in midwestern states; and WHEREAS, Taiwan is a vibrant democracy with a flourishing civil society grounded in respect for freedom, human rights, and the rule of law; and WHEREAS, Taiwan has been one of Iowa's most important export markets in Asia, supporting the state's agricultural and manufacturing sectors through the Iowa International Center's Partner States Program; and WHEREAS, in 2024, Taiwan and the state of Iowa signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand opportunities for trade, investment, and industry collaboration; and WHEREAS, in November 2025, the Iowa Economic Development Authority assigned a trade representative to its Taiwan office to enhance Iowa's presence in Asia and deepen economic and investment ties; and WHEREAS, during 2024, Taiwan was the United States' 7th largest merchandise trading partner, 12th largest export market, and 8th largest source of imports; and WHEREAS, between 2021 and 2024, the United States exported soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef to Taiwan LSB 6069HH (4) -1- jm/jh 1/3 H.R. totaling $8.46 billion, directly benefiting American farmers, including those in the state of Iowa; and …
Sponsors
- Tom Shipley (R, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted. H.J. 417 .
- : Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 396 .
Subjects: taiwan, resolutions-honorary, international relations, state of iowa, resolutions
Common questions
- What is HR108?
- HR108 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.
- What does HR108 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.
- What is the status of HR108?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted. H.J. 417 . (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR108?
- Tom Shipley (R, 9).
- Where is the official record for HR108?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HR+0108&ga=91
Source: official Iowa record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.