I will continue to emphasize the importance of U.S. trade engagement with both Haiti and our AGOA partners in sub-Saharan Africa.
Continue emphasizing the importance of U.S. trade engagement with Haiti and AGOA partners in sub-Saharan Africa.
Occurrences
Evidence
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Plaskett's office said H.R. 6500 included a two-year extension of Haiti HOPE/HELP and AGOA through December 31, 2028. Plaskett said she worked with Ways and Means colleagues on the HOPE/HELP reauthorization and would keep emphasizing U.S. trade engagement with Haiti and AGOA partners.
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The enrolled bill's section 2008 extends African Growth and Opportunity Act authorities from 2026 to 2028, including apparel provisions through December 31, 2028. Section 2009 extends the Haiti Economic Lift Program from 2026 to 2028.
Assessments
Plaskett fulfilled the promise in the relevant federal office context. The promise was to continue emphasizing U.S. trade engagement with Haiti and AGOA partners, and her office publicly advocated for those programs while tying the issue to concrete legislative work on HOPE/HELP reauthorization. H.R. 6500 extended both Haiti HOPE/HELP and AGOA trade preferences through December 31, 2028 and was signed into law on September 2, 2026, while Plaskett was still serving in Congress. Her claimed Ways and Means drafting work and public advocacy provide enough candidate contribution for full delivery rather than only partial credit.