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US HR251
Resolution
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Schneider
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AI Summary
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December 1, 2027 marks the 250th anniversary of Morocco becoming the first country to recognize the United States, when Sultan Sidi Muhammad Ben Abdullah opened Moroccan ports to American merchants on December 1, 1777
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The Treaty of Peace and Friendship (Treaty of Marrakech), ratified July 18, 1787, remains the longest unbroken diplomatic relationship in U.S. history
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Morocco is the only African country with a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, enacted in 2006, and is a signatory to the Abraham Accords
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The resolution encourages continued U.S.-Morocco cooperation in trade, security, counterterrorism, digital transformation, and humanitarian efforts, including joint military exercises like African Lion
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The House supports efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary milestone leading up to 2027
Legislative Description
Recognizing the longstanding friendship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
3/25/2025