South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5123 — Commend Taiwan

Last action — Introduced and adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence
  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TAIWAN FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

75 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill H 5123 adds a resolution to commend Taiwan for its strong relationships with both the United States and South Carolina. It emphasizes the shared values of democracy and prosperity, highlighting significant anniversaries in 2026 that celebrate freedom and the principle of sovereignty. This change is important as it strengthens diplomatic ties and acknowledges Taiwan's contributions to regional stability, contrasting with actions by the People's Republic of China that threaten those relationships. Overall, the amendment serves to reinforce support for Taiwan and promotes international cooperation.

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2025-2026 Bill 5123 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5123Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to Commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States and with the State of South Carolina.
  Whereas, Taiwan and the United States of America are long-standing allies who both deeply cherish the common values of democracy, peace, and prosperity;
Taiwan continues to pursue integrated diplomacy and serve the best interests of the Indo-Pacific region by deepening ties with other like-minded nations, safeguarding regional security, and utilizing Taiwan's technological and economic success to promote partnerships on mutual benefits;
and   Whereas, the year 2026 marks both the 250th Anniversary of United States Independence and the 30th Anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election, milestones that honor liberty and the principle that sovereignty resides in the people;
this shared celebration reaffirms the Taiwan-US commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and a rules-based international order;
through close cooperation, Taiwan and the United States strengthen democratic values and contribute to Indo-Pacific security, economic resilience, and global peace and stability for future generations;
and   Whereas, the People's Republic of China has repeatedly engaged in economic coercion, held military exercises directed toward Taiwan, and misinterpreted United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) to obstruct Taiwan's contributions to the international community, thereby challenging the rules-based international order and enabling aggressive authoritarian expansionism;
and   Whereas, Taiwan is the United States' seventh-largest trading partner, and the United States is Taiwan's second-largest, with bilateral trade-in-goods value estimated at 158.8 billion dollars;
the first agreement implemented under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade establishes commitments on anti-corruption measures, sound regulatory practices, customs administration and trade facilitation, and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises;
and   Whereas, F-16 fighter jets procured by Taiwan are assembled in Greenville, supporting 46,000 local jobs.
The F-16 Block70 rollout ceremony took place on March 28, 2024, marking the official unveiling of the first completed unit from this production line.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Taiwan for its relations with the United States and with the State of South Carolina.
  Be it further resolved that the House of Representatives supports constant talks under the "US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade" and a U.S.-Taiwan double taxation avoidance mechanism, as Taiwanese companies are looking for a diverse and free market investment in the United States, and encourages the organization of a trade delegation to Taiwan to attract more investments.
  Be it further resolved that, with the celebration of Taiwan's democracy and the reaffirmation of the United States' commitment to Taiwan, the members of this body support the Taiwan Caucus as a means to explore more collaborative opportunities with Taiwan;
and in recognition of Taiwan's professionalism and global contribution in such areas as healthcare, climate change, civil aviation security, transnational crime crackdown, and trade and investment, the members support Taiwan's participation in multinational platforms and economic frameworks.
  Be it further resolved that the members of this body encourage the state executives and officials to further engage with their counterparts in Taiwan to explore, enhance and deepen substantive relationships on issues that concern the State;
support more exchanges of scholars, teachers, and students under the education cooperation MOU between South Carolina and Taiwan, as well as encourage South Carolinians to use Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), which was approved by the South Carolina Department of Education in 2025 as a Chinese proficiency assessment tool for the South Carolina State Seal of Biliteracy;
and encourage participation in Taiwanese American Heritage Week in May and other activities and experiences that promote Taiwan's cultures, tourism, and delicacies.
  Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be provided to Governor Henry McMaster, Secretary of State Mark Hammond, the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, and Mr.
Jared Lin, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.
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What does H 5123 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TAIWAN FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors H 5123?
H 5123 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 5123?
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