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25-Year Immigration Moratorium for Citizens and Nationals of Somalia

This bill proposes a 25-year ban on issuing visas or granting immigration status to Somali citizens. It aims to restrict entry from Somalia while maintaining exceptions for diplomats and current legal permanent residents.
Key points
Suspends the issuance of visas and immigration status to Somali nationals for 25 years.
Exempts individuals who are already lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Allows entry for diplomats and representatives of international organizations under specific visa categories.
Makes Somali citizens ineligible for certain legal protections against removal from the country.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7359
Sponsor: Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2026-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7359.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Suspends the issuance of visas and immigration status to Somali nationals for 25 years.
  • Exempts individuals who are already lawful permanent residents of the United States.
  • Allows entry for diplomats and representatives of international organizations under specific visa categories.
  • Makes Somali citizens ineligible for certain legal protections against removal from the country.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Migration Security