Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill facilitates smoother international trade by extending preferential duty-schedules and restoring eligibility for specific articles.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The extension of duty-free treatment for Haitian apparel imports supports continued manufacturing and export opportunities.
- Scored +2
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
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
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill facilitates smoother international trade by extending preferential duty-schedules and restoring eligibility for specific articles. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — By extending duty-free access, the bill provides indirect economic assistance to the Haitian economy.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The extension of duty-free treatment for Haitian apparel imports supports continued manufacturing and export opportunities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Maintaining duty-free apparel imports can help stabilize costs for imported consumer goods. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill supports trade sectors that often employ large numbers of industrial workers in urban areas.
- 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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