H.R. 6500, the AGOA Extension Act, passed both the House and Senate on August 8, 2026.
H.R. 6500 — AGOA Extension Act
What it does
This is a massive continuing appropriations and extensions bill that funds federal government operations through December 11, 2026, and extends numerous expiring trade, tax, and regulatory authorities. The bill extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preferences for African nations through 2028, extends customs user fees through March 2032, and includes dozens of smaller extensions for programs ranging from veterans' benefits to cybersecurity authorities. It also contains specific military shipbuilding cost increases, disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands, and technical amendments to transportation and housing programs.
Quorum's transparency scan gave AGOA Extension Act a high transparency warning — and flagged a rider.
What happens next
H.R. 6500 passed both the House and Senate. It now goes to the President.
Who is behind it
Filed by Jason Smith. Cosponsored by Adrian Smith.