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FL S0160
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Status
Passed
6/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
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AI Summary
- Florida Legislature urges the U.S. Secretary of State to redesignate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
- Opposes the Biden Administration's December 2021 revocation of the FARC's Foreign Terrorist Organization designation
- Cites the FARC's history of murder, torture, and kidnapping of innocent Colombians and Americans, including U.S. citizens Marc D. Gonsalves, Thomas R. Howes, Keith Stansell, and the murdered Thomas Janis
- Highlights Florida's role in U.S.-Colombia relations, noting the state accounts for roughly 25 percent of all trade between the two countries under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement effective since May 15, 2012
- Directs the Florida Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, U.S. Senate President, U.S. House Speaker, U.S. Secretary of State, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Redesignation of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Last Action
Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State
6/7/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2023
Full Bill Text
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