A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to establish a moratorium on immigration for citizens and nationals of Somalia. Under this act, no alien would be issued a visa or provided any status under immigration laws for 25 years following its enactment. There are specific exceptions for those already lawfully admitted or certain nonimmigrant visa classifications. Additionally, the bill would make citizens or nationals of Somalia ineligible for certain immigration relief.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill exercises the federal government's sovereign right to deny entry and control immigration status.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -10
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes a 25-year moratorium on visas and status for citizens and nationals of Somalia.
- Scored -10
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill prohibits the issuance of visas and provides for the ineligibility of Somali citizens for specific immigration relief for 25 years.
- Scored -1
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill does not directly target Black Americans but restricts immigration for a specific nationality often associated with the continent.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Sovereignty and Safety: The bill finds that the purpose of the United States Government is to guarantee the survival, safety, and interests of its citizens (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Sovereign Control: The bill asserts the government's right to decide who enters the country (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Visa and Status Restrictions: No alien may be issued a visa or provided any status under immigration laws for 25 years, unless they meet specific exceptions (Section 3(a)(A)).
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Loss of Immigration Relief: Citizens or nationals of Somalia would be ineligible for relief under Section 241(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes a 25-year moratorium on visas and status for citizens and nationals of Somalia. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill does not directly target Black Americans but restricts immigration for a specific nationality often associated with the continent. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill does not directly target Asian Americans but establishes a precedent for nationality-based immigration restrictions. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill does not directly target Hispanic Americans but establishes a precedent for nationality-based immigration restrictions. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill does not directly target Native Americans but establishes a precedent for nationality-based immigration restrictions. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill does not directly target White Americans but establishes a precedent for nationality-based immigration restrictions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill prohibits the issuance of visas and provides for the ineligibility of Somali citizens for specific immigration relief for 25 years.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill exercises the federal government's sovereign right to deny entry and control immigration status.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2015)
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas