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HI SCR215
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
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Recognizes historic, cultural, and strategic connections between Hawaii and the Freely Associated States (Palau, Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia).
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Acknowledges contributions of Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants to Hawaii's economy, estimated at $336,200,000 to the gross domestic product in 2017, and their role in preserving indigenous cultural practices.
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Condemns racial and cultural discrimination, violence, and defamation against COFA citizens and urges the Governor to implement anti-discrimination programs and language access in public schools.
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Requests Congress continue economic and scientific assistance to the Freely Associated States and urges the Governor to collaborate with these nations on shared policy issues including sea level rise and ecological protection.
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Recognizes the geo-strategic importance of the Freely Associated States to U.S. and Hawaii national security, particularly regarding Chinese influence in the region.
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Between The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii And The Freely Associated States Are A Part.
Compact of Free Association
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
4/8/2021