Senate creates Iowa–Ireland Trade Commission with EDA support; amendment removes appropriation reference
Feb 24, 2026
SF 24‑11 establishes an Iowa–Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and exchanges, assigns administrative support to the Economic Development Authority, and adopts an amendment removing an appropriation reference from the title; the bill passed unanimously.
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Senate File 24‑11 would establish an Iowa–Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, recommend joint policy actions, and foster business and academic exchanges. Senator Schulz described the commission as an eight‑member body including legislators, private‑sector representatives and Economic Development Authority representation; the EDA would provide administrative support.
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