Lawmakers call for Haitian‑led policies and economic opportunities amid serious challenges in U.S. and Haiti

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“The conversation about Haiti no longer is a conversation about aid and how unfortunate Haiti is,” said Rev. The conversation about Haiti now is how do we actually have a governance system that’s not just for today, but is sustainable for tomorrow? “I want a Haitian-led solution 100%, but, a Haitian-led solution does not absolve the international community of what they have to do to recompense Haiti,” said Cherfilus-McCormick. 1625) and the L’Ouverture Economic Development Plan for Haiti Act of 2025 (H.R.1114), would go a long way toward improving trade programs with Haiti and stabilize their supply chains for economic growth. “You can’t have an investment in Haiti without having the most qualified people in Haiti running it.