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FL S1798

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Morocco as the first nation to acknowledge U.S. independence in 1777, with diplomatic ties formalized through the 1786 Treaty of Peace and Friendship
  • Acknowledges the June 2025 opening of Morocco's Consulate General in Miami and the October 2025 Sister Cities agreement between Casablanca-Settat region and Miami-Dade County
  • Highlights the 2004 United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement as the only U.S. free trade agreement with an African country
  • Notes existing partnerships including the 2002 Sister Seaports agreement between Port of Miami-Dade and Port of Casablanca, and the 2023 Sister City agreement between Hollywood, Florida and Laâyoune, Morocco
  • Affirms Florida's interest in deeper cooperation with Morocco in trade, maritime industries, tourism, green energy, and education

Legislative Description

Kingdom of Morocco's Business, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation

Last Action

Adopted

2/11/2026

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