H.R. 10548

To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10548

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 24, 2026

Mr. Doggett (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Horsford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.

1.

Enforcement of environmental laws and fulfillment of international environmental obligations

(a)

In general

Section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (2), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;

(2)

in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

(4)

effectively enforces its environmental laws, regulations, and other legal measures and fulfills its international environmental obligations, including such public health obligations.

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(b)

Conforming amendment to Trade Act of 1974

Section 506A(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking as such requirements are in effect on the date of the enactment of that Act and inserting as such requirements are in effect on the date the President makes such designation.