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H.R. 6500

AGOA Extension Act

Ways and Means Committee · Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO)

4 August 2026  |  Motion to proceed filed

What's next: The Senate votes on taking it up (the motion can be withdrawn)

Summary: The bill would extend through the end of 2028 duty-free trade benefits that allow most exports from eligible sub-Saharan African countries to enter the U.S. market without tariffs, while also extending customs user fees through the end of 2031. It would also allow for refunds of duties paid on African imports that entered the country after September 30, 2025.

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Posted 5 August 2026

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