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House approves Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission to boost bilateral ties

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 7, 2026
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Summary

Lawmakers passed HB 980 to create a 15‑member Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission to promote trade, academic exchanges and investment; sponsors said the commission will operate without direct taxpayer cost. The bill passed 166–2.

The Georgia House voted to create a Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission aimed at expanding bilateral trade and academic exchanges. House Bill 980, presented by Representative Bonner, passed the House by a 166–2 recorded vote.

Bonner told members the commission would be a 15‑member body — four appointees from the House, four from the Senate and seven appointed by the governor —…

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