H.Res. 1280

[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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