Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR210: Commending Alexander Yui.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 210 Commending Alexander Yui. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2026 WHEREAS, Alexander Yui, the representative of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the United States, has worked diligently to enhance relations between the two nations and to ensure that his country is able to participate more fully in world affairs; and WHEREAS, Taiwan, an independent and sovereign nation, has a dynamic and growing economy that produces many of the items necessary for 21st-century life, a strong culture of innovation, the infrastructure to support cutting edge development in a variety of sectors, and a longstanding reputation as a trusted global presence; and WHEREAS, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential elections, which were first instituted in 1996; and WHEREAS, Taiwan, a thriving democracy of 23.5 million people, is a close economic and strategic partner to the United States and many of its closest allies, and Alexander Yui has advocated for Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations (UN) and other international bodies; and WHEREAS, at the start of 2026, Taiwan and the United States reached important agreements, including one on trade and investment, as well as the Joint Statement on the Pax Silica Declaration and U.S.-Taiwan Economic Security Cooperation; these achievements, accomplished …
Sponsors
- Phillip Scott (R, 63) · primary sponsor
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Oates, Delores (R, 31)
- Ware, R. (R, 72)
- J.D. Diggs (R, 24)
- Perry, Russet (D, 31)
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28)
- Scott Surovell (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ210ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107780D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 11, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR210?
- HJR210 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Alexander Yui.
- What is the status of HJR210?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ210ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR210?
- Phillip Scott (R, 63), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR210?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR210
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