H.R.6500

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Chamber Passed·1/13/26

Extends duty-free treatment for African imports and customs user fees through 2028.

The AGOA Extension Act extends duty-free treatment for imports from certain African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act through December 31, 2028. It also extends customs user fees through the same date. The bill allows for the retroactive liquidation or reliquidation of entries of covered articles made after September 30, 2025, and before the enactment of this Act, provided a request is filed within 180 days of enactment. The term "covered article" refers to an article from a country designated by the President as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 61–32 · Jan 13
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Dec 10, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Aug 10

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 8

Senate

S.Amdt.6737 SA 6737 fell when SA 6736 withdrawn.

Aug 8

Senate

S.Amdt.6736 The amendment SA 6736 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.