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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill proposes to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The change would require sub-Saharan African countries to effectively enforce their own environmental laws and meet their international environmental commitments to remain eligible for benefits under the AGOA program. The bill specifically adds this requirement as a condition for eligibility.
This legislation would affect sub-Saharan African countries that currently participate in the AGOA program. If enacted, countries found not to be meeting these environmental enforcement and fulfillment standards could be excluded from the program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet moved beyond this initial stage.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10548 do?
- This bill proposes to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The change would require sub-Saharan African countries to effectively enforce their own environmental laws and meet their international environmental commitments to remain eligible for benefits under the AGOA program. The bill specifically adds this requirement as a condition for eligibility. This legislation would affect sub-Saharan African countries that currently participate in the AGOA program. If enacted, countries found not to be meeting these environmental enforcement and fulfillment standards could be excluded from the program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet moved beyond this initial stage.
- Has H.R. 10548 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10548. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10548?
- H.R. 10548 was sponsored by Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10548?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (24 Sep 2026).
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