House Passes Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act, Extending Duty-Free Trade Benefits Through 2028
The House passed this bill in January 2026, and it now needs to be considered by the Senate. No action has been taken on the bill since January 2026, which means it has been stalled for five months. It is common for bills that pass the House to never receive a vote in the Senate.
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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.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
The US apparel sector welcomed the enactment of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act, providing a retroactive extension for the program that lapsed in September 2025. The industry noted that the renewal is critical for stabilizing Haiti's apparel sector and supporting U.S. jobs.
The expiration of the HOPE/HELP acts in September 2025 caused alarm in Haiti's textile industry, which represents 90% of the country's exports. While the House move to extend the program through 2028 offers hope, industry leaders warn that security crises continue to threaten factory operations.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
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