Extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to continue duty-free trade benefits for eligible sub-Saharan African countries.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with AGOA Extension Act?
The House passed H.R. 6500 on February 9, 2026, but the bill has seen no action in the Senate for four months. The Senate must now schedule a vote to move the bill forward, though the need for 60 votes remains a major hurdle. History shows that many bills passed by the House fail to receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2952 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2952 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jason Smith (R-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.