FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
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STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would bolster the relationship between Indiana and Ireland unanimously passed the Senate today.
House Bill 1489 would establish the Indiana-Ireland Trade Commission in order to increase trade and investment between the Hoosier state and Ireland.
"Indiana and Ireland have deeply rooted connections that go back generations," Buchanan said. "With the recent announcement that direct flights between Indianapolis and Dublin would begin this spring, reconnecting Indiana to Europe, this bill would help strengthen our relationship and bring prosperity to Hoosiers and Irish alike."
Because HB 1489 was amended in the Senate, it now returns to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
Buchanan encourages residents of Senate District 7 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Buchanan can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Buchanan or by phone at 800-382-9467.
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State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) represents Senate District 7,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Hendricks and Montgomery counties.
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