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Bill Summary · HR 777

Summary — H.R. 777 (House Resolution), Session 2025 — "Expressing French Friendship"

Note: This document is a North Carolina House simple resolution (H.R. 777, 2025 session) that celebrates and affirms ties with France. The bill text as filed contains an unrelated second resolution honoring an individual (Valerie King) and an inconsistent sponsor list copied from another source; consult the North Carolina General Assembly website for the official enrolled version and sponsor roster.

Purpose and intent

The resolution recognizes and celebrates the long-standing historic, cultural, and economic ties between the State of North Carolina (and the United States) and the French Republic. It expresses support for the U.S.–France alliance, encourages closer congressional cooperation with France on trade and foreign investment, and reaffirms North Carolina’s commitment to strengthen economic and cultural ties with France.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes the historic significance of the U.S.–France friendship and alliance.
  • Commends France for promoting democracy, economic prosperity, and international cooperation.
  • Applauds France’s partnership and economic cooperation with North Carolina.
  • Affirms North Carolina’s commitment to deepen friendship and cooperation with France.
  • Urges the United States Congress to work more closely with France on mutually beneficial trade relations to encourage increased investment and collaboration between French and American companies.
  • Expresses full support to Congress for the longstanding U.S.–France alliance as essential to global security and prosperity.
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to: the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C.; the Honorary Consuls of France to the U.S. Southeast (Atlanta); each member of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation; the Clerk of the U.S. House; the Secretary of the U.S. Senate; and the President of the United States.
  • States the resolution is effective upon adoption.

Supporting facts cited in the resolution

  • Over $429 million in French foreign direct investment into North Carolina since 2013.
  • 84 French firms employ over 15,500 North Carolinians (over 5% of job creation by foreign firms in the State).
  • French firm employment/growth in NC grew ~32% over the past ten years.
  • More than $3 billion in combined annual trade between NC and France; trade grew ~34% from 2011 to 2021.
  • Approximately 4,565 French immigrants reside in North Carolina.
  • Historical references to French assistance in U.S. independence and wartime partnerships.

Who is affected / impact

  • The resolution is non-binding and declaratory; it does not create new laws or appropriations.
  • It is principally symbolic: intended to signal North Carolina’s policy preference and encourage federal action (Congress) and private economic ties.
  • French government entities, French firms operating or considering investment in North Carolina, and state economic development stakeholders may use the resolution as a statement of political support.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced (filed) in the North Carolina House in early 2025.
  • Reported enrolled April 21, 2025; adopted by the House on April 17, 2025 (per legislative actions listed).
  • Designated “Reported Favorably for Adoption” (Reptd Fav For Adoption) as of June 18, 2025.
  • Effective immediately upon adoption; Principal Clerk charged with transmittals.

Important note on document inconsistencies

The filing contains an unrelated resolution honoring Valerie King and an external sponsor list (many U.S. House members) that do not match the North Carolina resolution. For authoritative text, official sponsors and final status, consult the North Carolina General Assembly website or the enrolled bill record.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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