Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
USA119th CongressHR-6500| House
| Updated: 9/2/2026
Jason Smith
Republican Representative
Missouri
Cosponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation primarily extends the provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) , which grants duty-free treatment for imports from eligible sub-Saharan African countries. The bill pushes the expiration date for these preferential trade benefits from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2028, encompassing general AGOA benefits, the regional apparel article program, and the third-country fabric program. A significant provision ensures the retroactive application of these extended trade benefits. This means that imports from eligible countries entered between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment date can still receive duty-free treatment, provided a request for liquidation or reliquidation is filed within 180 days. Additionally, the bill extends the collection of various customs user fees, including merchandise processing fees, from September 30, 2031, to December 31, 2031.
Amendments (6)
SAMDT 6732textAmendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6732text
Amendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6738textThe amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6738text
The amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6740textSA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732.
SAMDT 6740text
SA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732.
SAMDT 6750text
Amendment SA 6750, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6734text
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405)
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)
SA 6738 fell when cloture invoked SA 6732.
Considered by Senate.
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.
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file): Cloture Motion Agreed to
View VoteOn the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file): Motion to Table Agreed to
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)
Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.
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.
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-103.
Economics and Public Finance
AbortionAccess BoardAccounting and auditingAdministrative Conference of the U.S.Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural insuranceAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlabamaAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllergiesAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAmerican SamoaAnimal and plant healthAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsAquatic ecologyArab-Israeli relationsArchitect of the CapitolArizonaArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationArmy 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CommissionDental careDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEgyptElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEl SalvadorEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)EstoniaEthiopiaEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFarm Credit AdministrationFarmlandFederal appellate courtsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Crop Insurance CorporationFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal-Indian relationsFederal Labor Relations AuthorityFederal Maritime CommissionFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFederal officialsFederal Prison Industries, Inc.Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Firearms and explosivesFiresFirst Amendment rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripGeneral Services AdministrationGeneticsGeography and mappingGeorgiaGeorgia (Republic)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)Government studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsNormal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatmentUser charges and fees
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
USA119th CongressHR-6500| House
| Updated: 9/2/2026
This legislation primarily extends the provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) , which grants duty-free treatment for imports from eligible sub-Saharan African countries. The bill pushes the expiration date for these preferential trade benefits from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2028, encompassing general AGOA benefits, the regional apparel article program, and the third-country fabric program. A significant provision ensures the retroactive application of these extended trade benefits. This means that imports from eligible countries entered between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment date can still receive duty-free treatment, provided a request for liquidation or reliquidation is filed within 180 days. Additionally, the bill extends the collection of various customs user fees, including merchandise processing fees, from September 30, 2031, to December 31, 2031.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 362.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-416.
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H637-642)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6500.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H646)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 340 - 54 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H637)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4360)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4365)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4414)
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405)
View VoteMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4415)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment SA 6740 made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4448)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4448)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4448-4449)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4542, S4546-4547, S4553-4555)
SA 6738 fell when cloture invoked SA 6732.
Considered by Senate.
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.
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file): Cloture Motion Agreed to
View VoteOn the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file): Motion to Table Agreed to
View VotePassed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 6. Record Vote Number: 228.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5377-5385)
Mr. Cole moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500.
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.
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-103.
Jason Smith
Republican Representative
Missouri
Cosponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee
Economics and Public Finance
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Amendments (6)
SAMDT 6732textAmendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6732text
Amendment SA 6732, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6738textThe amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6738text
The amendment SA 6738 to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 6732 withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6740textSA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732.
SAMDT 6740text
SA 6740 (the instructions of the motion to commit) fell when cloture invoked on amendment SA 6732.
SAMDT 6750text
Amendment SA 6750, under the order of 8/8/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
SAMDT 6734text
AbortionAccess BoardAccounting and auditingAdministrative Conference of the U.S.Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAfrican Development FoundationAgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural educationAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural insuranceAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlabamaAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllergiesAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAmerican SamoaAnimal and plant healthAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppalachian Regional CommissionAppropriationsAquatic ecologyArab-Israeli relationsArchitect of the CapitolArizonaArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationArmy Corps of EngineersArt, artists, authorshipAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAthletesAtmospheric science and weatherAustraliaAviation and airportsAzerbaijanBahrainBirdsBirth defectsBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBudget processBuilding constructionBurmaBusiness investment and capitalBuy American requirementsCaliforniaCambodiaCanadaCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCell biology and embryologyCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Central African RepublicCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivics educationCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCoast guardCollective securityColombiaColoradoCommemorative events and holidaysCommission of Fine ArtsCommission on Civil RightsCommodities marketsCommodity Credit CorporationCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCommunity Development Financial Institutions FundCommunity life and organizationCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongoCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightConnecticutConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionContracts and agencyCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaCultural exchanges and relationsCurrencyCustoms enforcementDams and canalsData collection, sharing, protectionDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDefense spendingDelawareDelta Regional AuthorityDenali CommissionDental careDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEgyptElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEl SalvadorEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)EstoniaEthiopiaEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentExport-Import Bank of the United StatesFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFarm Credit AdministrationFarmlandFederal appellate courtsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Crop Insurance CorporationFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Federal-Indian relationsFederal Labor Relations AuthorityFederal Maritime CommissionFederal Mediation and Conciliation ServiceFederal Mine Safety and Health Review CommissionFederal officialsFederal Prison Industries, Inc.Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Firearms and explosivesFiresFirst Amendment rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesFloods and storm protectionFloridaFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtForests, forestry, treesFraud offenses and financial crimesGaza StripGeneral Services AdministrationGeneticsGeography and mappingGeorgiaGeorgia (Republic)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)Government studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsNormal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatmentUser charges and fees