Congress will soon vote on an issue of immense importance to our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

They will vote on the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act of 2006 . The trade preferences defined in the HOPE Act are vital for a strong Haitian economy and could help remedy crippling poverty and political instability in the region.

It is important to urge Congress to pass the legislation before the 109th Congress adjourns. It is asked that you call TODAY to ask for support for the HOPE act.

More information, including the phone number to call and a basic call script, along with background information on Haiti and the HOPE act, are included in the HaitiTradeAlert document below.