Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)
L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1114, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "L'Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025," authorizes the creation of the Haitian American Enterprise Fund for Haiti. The President is permitted to designate a private, nonprofit organization to serve as this Enterprise Fund. The fund is intended to drive economic growth by investing in the Haitian private sector, infrastructure, and democratic institutions. Operations will be managed by the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. The goal is to promote sustainable development and reduce irregular migration through economic stability. The program is set to terminate by December 31, 2031.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +8
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill aims to create jobs by investing in the Haitian private sector and industrialization.
- Scored +8
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The fund is designed to drive economic growth through investments in various industries in Haiti.
- Scored +7
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides equity, loans, and technical assistance to private sector entrepreneurs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth and Job Creation: The fund aims to develop the Haitian private sector, specifically targeting micro, small, and medium businesses, as well as industries like agriculture, construction, and manufacturing (Section 3; Section 7).
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Infrastructure Improvements: Investments are intended to build resilient physical infrastructure, including access to reliable electricity, roads, bridges, ports, water, and sanitation (Section 4; Section 7).
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Reduction in Migration: By creating an industrialized Haiti with full employment, the bill seeks to reduce irregular migration flows, which is considered a United States national security concern (Section 3; Section 4).
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Support for Democratic Governance: The act supports the restoration of democratic systems, the strengthening of institutions, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption (Section 3; Section 4).
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Humanitarian Assistance: The policy supports addressing urgent needs such as food security, health, and education (Section 4).
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Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups: The bill promotes the participation of Haitian women and youth in economic development and governance assistance programs (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Financial Mismanagement: While there are oversight and audit requirements, the bill involves significant sums of money that could be subject to waste, fraud, or abuse (Section 9).
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Limitations on Grant Usage: There is a restriction that no more than 20 percent of Federal funds can be used for investments in the form of grants (Section 8).
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Operational Cost Restrictions: There is a limit of 15 percent on funds appropriated for operating costs and feasibility studies (Section 8).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides equity, loans, and technical assistance to private sector entrepreneurs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets poverty reduction and food security to assist vulnerable populations. Would women be better off under this? — The bill explicitly promotes the participation of Haitian women in economic development. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes the participation of youth in economic development and governance.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The fund is designed to drive economic growth through investments in various industries in Haiti. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to create jobs by investing in the Haitian private sector and industrialization. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill specifically targets micro, small, and medium businesses for investment and technical assistance.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The fund explicitly supports the building of passable roads and bridges in Haiti. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill prioritizes investment in electricity generation and energy infrastructure. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill focuses on protecting environmental biodiversity and building resilient infrastructure.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The act aims to eliminate extreme poverty through economic development and job creation. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill addresses the historical economic disenfranchisement of Haiti as a Black republic.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill promotes an environment conducive to accountable and transparent democratic governance.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill supports the development of modern information technology infrastructure.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill supports the development of water, sanitation, and health programs in Haiti.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens ties between the U.S. and Haiti through economic partnership and the diaspora.
- 9/2/2026
- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1114, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida