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H.R. 6500

Posted 8 August 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

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

8 August 2026 | Passed Senate with amendment (90-6)

What's next: Back to the House (amendments must match exactly)

Summary: The bill would extend duty-free trade preferences for most products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries through the end of 2028, allowing them to export to the U.S. market without tariffs. It would also extend customs user fees through the end of 2031, and would refund tariffs paid on African imports that entered the U.S. between October 2025 and the bill's enactment date.

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H.R. 6500 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) | Ways and Means Committee 📅 8 August 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed Senate with amendment (90-6) What's next: Back to the House (amendments must match exactly) Summary: The bill would extend duty-free trade preferences for most products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries through the end of 2028, allowing them to export to the U.S. market without tariffs. It would also extend customs user fees through the end of 2031, and would refund tariffs paid on African imports that entered the U.S. between October 2025 and the bill's enactment date. [AI-Generated]

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