Bill · H.R. 1625· House(119-HR-1625)
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025'', aims to extend duty-free treatment for imports from Haiti. It specifically amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act regarding applicable percentages and quantitative limitations for apparel articles. The legislation seeks to extend the duty-free treatment period until September 30, 2035. Additionally, it directs the President to restore eligibility for certain articles that lost preferential treatment due to revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This process requires the President to submit a report to specific Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill facilitates smoother international trade by extending preferential duty-schedules and restoring eligibility for specific articles.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The extension of duty-free treatment for Haitian apparel imports supports continued manufacturing and export opportunities.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+2
By extending duty-free access, the bill provides indirect economic assistance to the Haitian economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of Duty-Free Treatment: The bill extends the duty-free treatment for imports from Haiti until September 30, 2035, under Section 2 of the Act. This provides continued preferential treatment for goods imported into the United States.
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Restoration of Article Eligibility: Under Section 3, the President is directed to restore the eligibility of certain articles for preferential treatment that had become ineligible due to previous revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This restores treatment for articles that were eligible on December 20, 2006.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Quantitative Limitations: Section 2 limits the preferential treatment for apparel articles to not more than 1.25 percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the most recent 12-month period for which data are available.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Increases Foreign Aid+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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