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HR10435FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

HOPE for Haitian Prosperity Act of 2024

December 17, 2024

Trade Haiti International Relations Economic Policy Tariffs

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation directly impacts U.S. importers and Haitian manufacturers by extending the duration of for apparel and other goods, which currently supports trade operations under the .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Importers

These businesses may continue to import specific goods from Haiti under preferential duty rates for a longer period.

Haitian Manufacturers

These entities maintain access to U.S. markets under the extended duty-free program terms.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Ms. Plaskett is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the U.S. Virgin Islands. context
The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act is a long-standing U.S. trade program intended to stimulate economic growth in the Caribbean region. context

Summary

This bill extends existing trade programs that allow certain goods from Haiti to enter the United States with reduced or zero tariffs. It specifically updates the timelines for these duty-free benefits, extending them through the year 2030.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation directly impacts U.S. importers and Haitian manufacturers by extending the duration of for apparel and other goods, which currently supports trade operations under the .

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It extends the duration of trade programs that allow Haitian goods to enter the U.S. with lower or no tariffs.

When would these changes expire?

The bill extends the relevant provisions through the year 2030.

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Extended Trade Horizon

The bill consistently pushes the expiration of various trade preferences from the 2025-2026 window to 2030, signaling a long-term commitment to the current trade framework.

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act

Connected Entities

organizationCongress“The legislative body considering the bill.”Map →

locationHaiti“The country benefiting from the extended duty treatment.”Map →

bill_number118th Congress“The current Congress.”Map →

personMs. Plaskett“The bill's primary sponsor in the House of Representatives.”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 10435“The bill's identification number.”Map →

otherCaribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act“The foundational law governing preferential trade treatment.”Map →

bill_number19 U.S.C. 2703a“The section of the law being amended.”Map →

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Controversy20
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