International Relations
Model Policies
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Resolution to Affirm Support for Israel and to Condemn Hamas Final
WHEREAS, Hamas was founded with the stated goal of destroying the State of Israel and has been designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization; and WHEREAS, the Hamas terrorist organization launched a brutal, highly organized, and unprecedented attack upon Israel and its citizens in the early morning…
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Resolution Supporting a US-Taiwan Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income Final
WHEREAS, the United States has entered into tax treaties covering more than 60 jurisdictions around the world which facilitate bilateral economic activity; strengthen global cooperation and benefit US businesses and consumers; and WHEREAS, Taiwan, with a population of 23.2 million has a rapidly expanding economy that produces items critical to…
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Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Meaningful Participation in International Organizations Including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Interpol Final
WHEREAS, Taiwan, with a population of 23.57 million has: a dynamic and growing economy that produces many of the items necessary for 21st century life, a strong innovation culture, the infrastructure to support cutting edge innovation in a variety of sectors and a longstanding reputation as a trusted global presence;…
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Resolution Calling on the Current Presidential Administration to Oppose Efforts at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to Expand the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Waiver Which Would Undermine Global Intellectual Property Rights Final
WHEREAS, in June 2022 the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced a waiver of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement rules protecting the IP underpinning COVID-19 vaccines; and WHEREAS, this decision appears to have been politically motivated as many of the same countries demanding the TRIPS vaccine waiver…
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Resolution in Support of Deepening Euro-Atlantic Integration of the Republic of Moldova Final
WHEREAS U.S. assistance in Moldova works to strengthen democratic institutions, increase economic prosperity, secure the country’s recognized borders, and to assist Moldova to become a full partner in the European and international communities; and WHEREAS Moldova is a country with deep historical, cultural and economic links with the Member States…
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State Infrastructure Protection Act Final
AN ACT relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THIS LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER: SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the State Infrastructure Protection Act. SECTION 2. The relevant section or chapter of the business or commerce code…
Press Releases
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State Leaders Demand Support for Israel while Condemning Hamas
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) issued a letter signed by 120 elected officials from 38 states urging President Biden to strengthen support for Israel…
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ALEC Statement on the Hamas Attack on Israel
In response to Hamas’ barbaric acts of terror against Israel, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the following statements: “We are outraged and heartbroken by the unprovoked terrorist…