Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

House Bill

H.R. 7359

119th Congress

Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Gill

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would temporarily halt immigration from Somalia to the United States. This proposed legislation seeks to suspend the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to Somali nationals, affecting refugees, family reunification cases, and other immigration pathways. The bill represents a country-specific immigration restriction targeting one of the African nations with significant refugee populations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would temporarily halt immigration from Somalia to the United States. This proposed legislation seeks to suspend the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to Somali nationals, affecting refugees, family reunifi

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The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would temporarily halt immigration from Somalia to the United States. This proposed legislation seeks to suspend the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to Somali nationals, affecting refugees, family reunification cases, and other immigration pathways. The bill represents a country-specific immigration restriction targeting one of the African nations with significant refugee populations.

Bill Number: 7359
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act
Bill Number: 7359
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would temporarily halt immigration from Somalia to the United States. This proposed legislation seeks to suspend the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to Somali nationals, affecting refugees, family reunification cases, and other immigration path

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act would temporarily halt immigration from Somalia to the United States. This proposed legislation seeks to suspend the issuance of visas and other immigration benefits to Somali nationals, affecting refugees, family reunification cases, and other immigration pathways. The bill represents a country-specific immigration restriction targeting one of the African nations with significant refugee populations.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would impose a moratorium (temporary halt) on immigration from Somalia, blocking visa issuances and immigration processing for Somali nationals
Affects multiple immigration categories including refugee resettlement, family-based immigration, employment visas, and student visas from Somalia
Represents a single-country immigration ban, which could face legal challenges based on discrimination concerns and previous court rulings on country-specific travel restrictions
Could separate Somali-American families waiting for relatives to join them in the U.S. and impact Somali refugees fleeing conflict
Currently has no cosponsors and remains in early stages, having only been referred to committee with no hearings or votes scheduled

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect Somali nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States, including refugees fleeing violence and instability, as well as Somali-Americans waiting to reunite with family members. The moratorium would also impact U.S. employers, universities, and communities that rely on or support Somali immigrants and refugees. If enacted, the legislation could significantly reduce the Somali-American community's ability to grow through legal immigration channels and may set a precedent for country-specific immigration restrictions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7359, 119th Congress (2026). "Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7359

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