HR252 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike ShawRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE AND SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND THE NATION OF JAPAN.
Summary: A House resolution recognizing the unique relationship between Alabama and Japan and expressing a commitment to ongoing friendship and mutual commerce.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges substantial Japanese investment in Alabama (over $20 billion) and Japan as the state's top foreign investor, and notes nearly $2 billion in bilateral trade in 2022. It also highlights that about 20,000 Alabama jobs have been created through Japanese investment (8,100 since 2018) and cites several major companies. It recognizes sister-city ties and cultural, educational, and community exchanges that have deepened Alabama–Japan relations, and states the goal of a long future of mutually beneficial commerce and friendship.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and the state economy, through continued Japanese investment, job creation, and trade.
Japan and Japanese companies, along with cultural, educational, and civic groups involved in Alabama–Japan exchanges.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the unique and special relationship between the State of Alabama and the nation of Japan.
Acknowledges Japanese investment in Alabama totaling over $20 billion, making Japan the state's top foreign investor.
Notes nearly $2 billion in Alabama–Japan trade in 2022 and lists representative goods and services traded.
Recognizes about 20,000 jobs created in Alabama by Japanese investment, including 8,100 since 2018, with examples of contributing companies.
Recognizes sister-city relationships and cultural, educational, and community exchanges that strengthen ties between Alabama and Japan.
Affirms a goal of a long future of mutually beneficial commerce and friendship between Alabama and Japan.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Recognizing the Relationship Between the State of Alabama and Japan