Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
House Passes Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act, Extending Duty-Free Trade Benefits Through 2028
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill keeps lower (often zero) import taxes for certain products made in Haiti, mainly clothing, through Dec. 31, 2028.
- It sets a cap so the Haiti clothing benefit can’t exceed about 1.25% of all clothing imported into the U.S. over the latest year measured.
- It tells the President to fix the U.S. tariff rulebook so some Haiti-made items that lost the benefit due to rule changes can qualify again.
- It makes the changes apply back to shipments from Haiti that came in after Sept. 30, 2025, but before the law is signed, if companies file within 180 days.
- For everyday shoppers, this could help keep prices a bit lower on some Haiti-made clothing, but U.S. clothing makers may face more competition.
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-418.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
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