S. 742: Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.
The bill directs the President to proclaim such modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) that may be necessary to restore preferential treatment to articles that became ineligible for such treatment due to prior revisions to the HTS.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO 2025-03-10 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA 2025-09-15 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-09-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 742 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 742?
S. 742 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 742 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).