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FL H8093

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Porras

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Florida House of Representatives recognizes the importance of Japanese business, trade, and cultural cooperation with the State of Florida and the diplomatic ties between the two regions
  • Historic ties between Florida and Japan date back to the early 20th century with the settlement of the Yamato Colony by Japanese immigrants in Delray Beach, now the Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden
  • Japan is currently Florida's second largest source of imports and the largest source of foreign investment in the United States
  • Governor DeSantis led a trade mission to Japan in April 2023, followed by an October 2023 trade mission during which Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister Masahiro Komura signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on economic and trade collaboration
  • In December 2023, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava led a trade mission to Japan resulting in a Sister Port Agreement between the Port of Miami and the Port of Yokohama

Legislative Description

Japanese Business, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation

Last Action

Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1894 (Adopted)

4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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