H.R. 6500 Became law · Public Law 119-103 Economics and Public Finance

AGOA Extension Act

To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] Introduced December 9, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action September 2, 2026

Summary

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.
Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026.
The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for 
- the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
- Small Business Administration loans;
- the Disaster Relief Fund; 
- the Indian Health Service; 
- the Department of Justice; and
- wildfire suppression activities.
In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to 
- agriculture, 
- flood insurance,
- cybersecurity,
- surface transportation, 
- veterans benefits, 
- housing,
- defense production, and
- trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. 
The bill also includes provisions that 
- temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance,
- delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp,
- extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and
- provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Sep 2, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-103.
  2. Sep 2, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Sep 2, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Sep 1, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Sep 1, 2026 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 48 (Roll no. 286). (consideration: CR H5387; text: CR H5377-5383)
  6. Sep 1, 2026 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Sep 1, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.
  8. Sep 1, 2026 Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)
  9. Aug 10, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. Aug 8, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
  11. Aug 7, 2026 Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 fell when cloture on amendment SA 6732 was invoked in Senate.
  12. Aug 7, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)

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