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TX HR559
Resolution
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Buckley
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AI Summary
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Expresses support for protecting residents from the Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia living in Texas under the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements
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Affirms the rights of approximately 5,000 COFA islanders residing in Texas, who contribute to the state through employment in technical and professional fields and military service
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Recognizes March 18, 2025, as COFA Day in Texas, commemorating the date when the most recent COFA amendments went into effect in 2024
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Notes that COFA amendments restored federal benefits for COFA residents including SNAP, TANF, FEMA assistance, VA medical services, and in-state tuition eligibility
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Adopted by the Texas House on May 19, 2025, with a vote of 122-1
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the protection of COFA islanders residing in Texas, reaffirming their rights afforded under the Compacts of Free Association, and recognizing March 18, 2025, as COFA Day in Texas.
Resolutions
Last Action
Reported enrolled
5/19/2025