September 24, 2026
Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Horsford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Enforcement of environmental laws and fulfillment of international environmental obligations.
- (a) In general.—Section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is amended—