House

AGOA Extension Act

Bill HR6500

119th Congress

Bill Status:

Introduced
2
Passed House
3
Passed Senate
4
To President
5
Became Law

At a glance

Current status

House

Passed House

Next step

Senate vote

Latest vote

House
Jan 12, 2026
Passed
Margin: 340-54

Party split: Mixed

Summary

This bill extends through December 31, 2028, trade preferences that provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for most exports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The bill also extends through December 31, 2031, customs user fees a...

Voting history

House
Jan 12, 2026
Passed
Margin: 340-54

Latest vote: Passed (340-54) — Party split: Mixed in the House on Jan 12, 2026

Why people are debating this bill

  • Passed overwhelmingly (340–54)
  • Bipartisan support