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House adopts resolution urging continued U.S. support for Taiwan
Summary
The Pennsylvania House unanimously adopted House Resolution 166, commending Pennsylvania'Taiwan ties and urging continued U.S. support; Representative O'Meara outlined trade, education and bioscience links during floor remarks.
House Resolution 166, a measure urging the U.S. Congress to continue supporting Taiwan and recognizing the friendship between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Taiwan, was adopted unanimously by the Pennsylvania House on June 3, 2025.
Representative O'Meara introduced the resolution on the House floor and urged members to support continued ties between Pennsylvania and Taiwan. "This vote on House Resolution 166 is not just symbolic, but also a true testament to the Commonwealth's commitment to continue our strong friendship with Taiwan," Representative O'Meara said on the floor. She noted Pennsylvania established a trade and investment office in Taiwan and described Taiwan as the Commonwealth's sixth-largest export market in Asia.
O'Meara highlighted recent education and research connections, saying memoranda of understanding have been exchanged between Pennsylvania bioscience and robotics organizations and Taiwanese counterparts. She referenced a 10-year anniversary of Life Sciences PA's 2015 memorandum with the Taiwan Bioindustry Organization and cited higher-education exchanges involving the University of Pittsburgh and Taiwan Normal University.
The resolution text read on the House floor referenced U.S. law shaping U.S.-Taiwan relations; Representative O'Meara cited the Taiwan Relations Act and described it as a cornerstone for preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The roll call on the resolution showed 203 ayes and 0 nays; the Clerk recorded the resolution as adopted. Ambassador Li Chi Ching of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York and delegation members were present in the gallery during the proceedings.
The resolution does not create new state law; it expresses the House's position and recognizes ongoing trade, educational and research relationships between Pennsylvania and Taiwanese partners.
