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BillHR 6500 · 119

AGOA Extension Act

Introduced
Dec 9, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade program that helps African countries export goods to the US. Requires the President to continue waiving certain requirements for eligible African countries to promote trade and economic growth.

Sponsored By

Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 9, 2025
  2. Feb 10, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  3. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  4. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects African countries that participate in the AGOA program, allowing them to continue exporting goods to the US without facing certain trade restrictions. Impacts US businesses and consumers who import goods from these African countries, potentially maintaining access to these products.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteJan 13, 2026
34054

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last UpdatedFeb 10, 2026
Latest ActionRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.