# 119-s-2958: AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025

119-s-2958, AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2958
- Congress: 119
- Title: AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would extend and modernize the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 2027** and create a new U.S. bilateral trade and accountability framework focused on South Africa. It pairs continued trade preferences and technical fixes for apparel and fabric programs with required strategies and reviews aimed at deepening trade and addressing strategic concerns tied to China, Russia, and shifts in the African National Congress.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Extend AGOA trade benefits to 2027: benefit, medium. If enacted, this bill would extend AGOA trade preferences and apparel programs through 2027. It would change the apparel counting rule to 23 one-year periods and move 2025 dates to 2027. It would also fix technical cross-references in AGOA law. U.S. firms that export to AGOA countries would keep ex…
- U.S. strategy for AGOA trade deals: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. Trade Representative would send Congress a strategy report within 180 days. The plan must name at least five AGOA countries to prioritize and include a timeline. It must assess trade and investment flows and set readiness criteria. USTR must consult State, Commerce, businesses,…
- Review and sanctions report on South Africa: mixed, medium. If enacted, the President would conduct a comprehensive review of U.S.–South Africa relations. Within 120 days, the President must give Congress an unclassified report with findings and a certification. The President must also submit a separate classified list of senior officials and ANC leaders wi…

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## Sources
- [119-s-2958 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2958)

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- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2958 (as of 2026-04-21).