H.R. 7359

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7359 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7359

To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit 
immigration relief for certain citizens or nationals of Somalia.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 4, 2026

Mr. Gill of Texas (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Fine, Mr. 
Biggs of Arizona, and Mr. Higgins of Louisiana) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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A BILL

To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit 
immigration relief for certain citizens or nationals of Somalia.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Somalia Immigration Moratorium 
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) It is the purpose of the United States Government to 
guarantee survival and safety of the United States as an 
independent, sovereign republic whose government secures the 
God-given natural rights of its citizens and prioritizes their 
wellbeing and interests.
(2) The United States Government reserves the sovereign 
right to admit or deny entry into the United States any foreign 
person.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to establish a moratorium 
on immigration concerning citizens and nationals of Somalia.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON IMMIGRATION RELIEF FOR CERTAIN CITIZENS OR 
NATIONALS OF SOMALIA.

(a) In General.--Section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)) is amended by inserting at the end the 
following:
``(11) Nationals of somalia.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, except as provided in subparagraph 
(B), no alien may be issued a visa or provided any 
status under the immigration laws, until 25 years 
following the date of enactment of the Somalia 
Immigration Moratorium Act.
``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply 
to the following:
``(i) Any alien lawfully admitted to the 
United States prior to the date of enactment of 
Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act.
``(ii) Any lawful permanent resident of the 
United States.
``(iii) Any alien traveling with valid 
nonimmigrant visa in the following 
classifications: A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, 
G-3, or G-4.
These exceptions shall be made by only the Secretary of 
State or his or her designee, in coordination with the 
Secretary of Homeland Security or his or her 
designee.''.
(b) Ineligibility for Relief.--Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(b)(3)) is amended by inserting at 
the end the following:
``(D) Ineligibility for relief.--Any alien who is a 
citizen or national of Somalia.''.

SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act, an amendment by this Act, or the 
application of such provision or amendment to any person or 
circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, 
the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision 
or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected 
thereby.
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