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US HB7359
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Gill
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 25-year moratorium prohibiting citizens or nationals of Somalia from receiving visas or any immigration status under U.S. law
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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)
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Makes Somali citizens or nationals categorically ineligible for withholding of removal relief under Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
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Requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to administer any exceptions to the moratorium
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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