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US HB7359

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Gill

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 25-year moratorium prohibiting citizens or nationals of Somalia from receiving visas or any immigration status under U.S. law

  • Exempts individuals lawfully admitted to the U.S. prior to the Act's enactment, lawful permanent residents, and those traveling on specific diplomatic/official nonimmigrant visas (A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4)

  • Makes Somali citizens or nationals categorically ineligible for withholding of removal relief under Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

  • Requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to administer any exceptions to the moratorium

  • Includes a severability clause ensuring remaining provisions survive if any portion is found unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

Immigration

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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