Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HR4668: People of Taiwan
Status: Passed both chambers, February 3, 2026
Recognizing the importance of a strong and enduring partnership between the people of Washington state and the people of Taiwan.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4668 HR 4668 ByRepresentatives Gregerson, Schmick, Zahn, Thai, Ryu, Santos, and Duerr WHEREAS, The people of Washington state share a rich cultural history and a strong bond with our global neighbors in Taiwan and the more than 100,000 Taiwanese Americans from Taiwan living and working in Washington state; and WHEREAS, Taiwanese Americans living in Washington have profoundly impacted our state and continue to further the democratic values that define us as a beacon of opportunity and prosperity; and WHEREAS, The people of Washington state enjoy a more vibrant heritage and economy from the bilateral cultivation of these deep ties with the people of Taiwan; and WHEREAS, Taiwan advanced one spot to become the 7th largest trading partner of the United States in 2024, with bilateral goods trade totaling $158.6 billion, marking a 24.2 percent growth over 2023; and WHEREAS, In 2024, Taiwan imported $3.8 billion worth of United States agricultural products, and has ranked among the top three importers of Washington sweet cherries, potatoes, and beef; and WHEREAS, The people of Washington state value the investment of Taiwanese companies in Washington state's workforce, helping to create more than 20,000 skilled labor jobs in industries ranging from semiconductor technology, airlines, and harbor shipping to the development and manufacture of high-quality fiber optic components and video microscopes; NOW, THEREFORE, …
Sponsors
- Mia Gregerson (D) · primary sponsor
- Joe Schmick (R)
- Janice Zahn (D)
- My-Linh Thai (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- Sharon Santos (D)
- Davina Duerr (D)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
- : Introduced.
Subjects: FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
Common questions
- What is HR4668?
- HR4668 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): People of Taiwan.
- What does HR4668 do?
- Recognizing the importance of a strong and enduring partnership between the people of Washington state and the people of Taiwan.
- What is the status of HR4668?
- Passed both chambers as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR4668?
- Mia Gregerson (D), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR4668?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4668&Year=2025
Source: official Washington record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.