This bill would change the African Growth and Opportunity Act by adding a new requirement that sub-Saharan African countries must effectively enforce their environmental laws and meet their international environmental obligations to qualify for trade benefits under the program. Currently, the act sets eligibility criteria related to labor standards, intellectual property, and market access, but does not include environmental enforcement as a condition. The bill would add environmental law enforcement and compliance with international environmental agreements—including obligations related to public health—as a new eligibility requirement for countries seeking to participate in this trade program. The legislation does not specify any funding amounts or implementation timelines, focusing instead on modifying the eligibility standards that determine which African nations can access preferential U.S. trade benefits. The bill was introduced in September 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for consideration.