Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +4
- Latest action
- Feb 4
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What it does
The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would prohibit the issuance of visas or any immigration status to Somali nationals for 25 years following the bill’s enactment, with limited exceptions for those already lawfully admitted, lawful permanent residents, and certain nonimmigrant visa holders (A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1 through G-4) as determined by the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. The bill also makes Somali citizens and nationals ineligible for immigration relief under removal proceedings. It applies to all Somali citizens and nationals seeking entry or status in the United States, except those specifically exempted.
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What moved
Who is involved
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]Co-sponsor
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