Washington, Jan. 13 -- Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Act:
"Today's passage of H.R. 6500 represents a critical step in reaffirming the United States' longstanding commitment to economic partnership and shared prosperity with sub-Saharan Africa. By extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Congress has provided much-needed certainty to businesses, workers, and governments that rely on this program to promote trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
AGOA has played a vital role in ...