North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 6 R cosponsors

HR 778 — Expressing UK Friendship.

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    Passed Senate
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    3 primary, 18 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HR 778 includes changes to the introductory section, adding more detail about the significance of the relationship between North Carolina and the United Kingdom. Specifically, it emphasizes the role of UK companies in job creation in North Carolina and highlights the state's attractiveness for British investment. This matters because strengthening ties with international partners can boost economic growth and job opportunities in the state.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 778 Sponsors:
778 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 3, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE SIMPLE RESOLUTION DRHR10368-LG-119A Sponsors:
Representatives Reives, Bell, Penny, and Greenfield (Primary Sponsors).
Representative Reives.
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO WORK MORE CLOSELY WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM ON TRADE ISSUES AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES-UNITED KINGDOM ALLIANCE, STRENGTHENING FRIENDSHIP AND ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPACT OF BRITISH CULTURE ON NORTH CAROLINA, ANDREAFFIRMINGTHEBONDS OFFRIENDSHIP ANDCOOPERATIONBETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND.
Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 7, 2025 A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO WORK MORE CLOSELY WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM ON TRADE ISSUES AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES-UNITED KINGDOM ALLIANCE, STRENGTHENING FRIENDSHIP AND ECONOMIC TIES BETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM, ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPACT OF BRITISH CULTURE ON NORTH CAROLINA, ANDREAFFIRMINGTHE BONDS OFFRIENDSHIP ANDCOOPERATIONBETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND.
Whereas, North Carolina and the United Kingdom have enjoyed decades of friendly and enduring relations, marked by robust economic partnerships, vibrant cultural ties, and shared values that have strengthened the relations between the two regions;
Whereas, North Carolina and the United Kingdom have enjoyed decades of friendly and enduring relations, marked byrobust economic partnerships, vibrant cultural ties, and shared values that have strengthened the relations between the two regions;
and Whereas, the United Kingdom has played an essential role in job creation in North Carolina across various sectors, with 218 companies employing over 43,200 North Carolinians, thereby contributing significantly to the State's employment and economy;
and *H778-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Whereas, the United Kingdom has played an essential role in job creation in North Carolina across various sectors, with 218 companies employing over 43,200 North Carolinians, thereby contributing significantly to the State's employment and economy;
and *DRHR10368-LG-119A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Whereas, North Carolina has emerged as a premier destination for British investment and ranks among the top US states selected by the UK as a beneficiary of foreign direct investment, reflecting the State's favorable business environment, developed infrastructure, and skilled workforce;
and Whereas, North Carolina has emerged as a premier destination for British investment and ranks among the top US states selected by the UK as a beneficiary of foreign direct investment, reflecting the State's favorable business environment, developed infrastructure, and skilled workforce;
and Whereas, trade with the United Kingdom plays an instrumental role in North Carolina's economic activity, enhancing prosperity and growth, and fostering mutually beneficial exchanges of goods, services, and technologies, thereby solidifying the United Kingdom as a vital trading partner and ally;
and Whereas, trade with the United Kingdom plays an instrumental role in North Carolina's economic activity, enhancingprosperity and growth, and fosteringmutuallybeneficial exchanges of goods, services, and technologies, thereby solidifying the United Kingdom as a vital trading partner and ally;
The Principal Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington, D.C., the British Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia, the UK Government Office in Raleigh, North Carolina, each member of North Carolina's Congressional Delegation, the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the Secretary of the United States Senate, and the President of the United States.
The Principal Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington, D.C., the British Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia, the UK Government Office in Raleigh, North Carolina, each member of North Page 2 House Resolution 778-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Carolina's Congressional Delegation, the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the Secretary of the United States Senate, and the President of the United States.
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Action History

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  2. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref to the Com on Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

COMMERCE; CULTURAL RESOURCES; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; GENERAL ASSEMBLY; INTERNATIONAL TRADE; RESOLUTIONS SIMPLE; MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 778?
HR 778 is sponsored by Donna McDowell White (Republican), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Jarrod Lowery (Republican), Tim Longest (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Mike Colvin (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), and Neal Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 778?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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