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HR10435FEDERALFederal Billfiled

HOPE for Haitian Prosperity Act of 2024

Record date · December 17, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

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.

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 .

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

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Importers

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

Directly affected

Haitian Manufacturers

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

Key Facts

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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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Where This Stands

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Discoveries

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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

Congress, Haiti, 118th Congress and 5 more

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 →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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