SR 37 — A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act and expand the program to include other sub-Saharan African countries.
Last action — ADOPTED
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Summary
A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act and expand the program to include other sub-Saharan African countries.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
61 added · 59 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill has been updated to include more specific information about the senators proposing it, which now includes five names instead of just two. This change helps clarify who is backing the resolution. Additionally, the wording has been slightly adjusted for clarity, but the core message about trade eligibility and the importance of certain reforms by eligible countries remains the same. These updates are important as they ensure that the bill reflects broader support from more lawmakers, which could strengthen its impact and approval.
SR-37, As Adopted by Senate, May 21, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
37 Senators GeissGeiss, Shink, Bayer, Polehanki and ShinkSantana offered the following resolution:
LSB Research Services Division GCK R0090'25_SR37_AA_1 908fpt 1 Eligible countries must also eliminate barriers to trade and LSB Research Services Division GCK R0090'25_SR0037_INTR_1 g980im 1 investment with the United States and enact policies to reduce poverty, combat corruption, and protect human rights;
and LSB Research Services Division GCK R0090'25_SR37_AA_1 908fpt 1 Whereas, The state of Michigan engaged in over a billion LSB Research Services Division GCK R0090'25_SR0037_INTR_1 g980im 1 dollars’ worth of two-way trade with AGOA-eligible countries in 2024.
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- Senate Adopted Resolution View text Current pdf
- Introduced Senate Introduced Resolution pdf
Action History
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ADOPTED
Sponsors
- Erika Geiss · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Erika Geiss Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 37 do?
- A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act and expand the program to include other sub-Saharan African countries.
- Who sponsors SR 37?
- SR 37 is sponsored by Erika Geiss (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 37?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SR 37?
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