Extend and strengthen AGOA through 2037

After the 2024 election, John James introduced the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024 to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. He said the bill would help eligible African countries make greater use of the program and give the President and Congress broader options for assessing country eligibility. James argues that access to the U.S. market can encourage businesses to move manufacturing from China to Africa and support economic growth and lower consumer costs.

Context: The bill was introduced, not enacted. Statement issued December 11, 2024 in his U.S. House role, separate from his subsequent gubernatorial campaign.

In their own words

I am proud to introduce this bill that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037.

The source

John James: AGOA extension and DFC reauthorization priorities after the 2024 election ↗

Published: 12/11/2024
Retrieved: 11/11/2026