Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 "Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026," aims to suspend various forms of foreign assistance to the Government of Somalia. It seeks to prevent the diversion of United States funds to Somali officials or foreign terrorist organizations. The legislation calls for restrictions on remittances to ensure they are not coming from government support programs or benefiting corrupt officials. It also mandates visa restrictions for individuals involved in corruption or the destruction of humanitarian facilities. Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions and offers rewards for information regarding the fraud of United States programs.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires briefing congressional committees on evidence of aid diversion and corruption.
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill mandates reviews of fraud, waste, and abuse in foreign assistance programs to protect taxpayer funds.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill aims to prevent the diversion of United States foreign assistance funds to corrupt officials or terrorists.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -6
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill suspends bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance to the Government of Somalia.
- Scored -5
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The suspension of bilateral and multilateral assistance may negatively impact those relying on foreign aid in Somalia.
- Scored -4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Restrictions on remittances and foreign aid could reduce financial support for low-income individuals in Somalia.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Taxpayer Funds: The bill seeks to prevent the transfer of funds that are disbursed through Federal, State, or local government support programs to individuals or entities in Somalia (Section 2).
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Prevention of Terrorist Funding: The legislation aims to ensure that money sent to Somalia is not being directed to or benefiting foreign terrorist organizations (Section 2).
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Mitigation of Aid Diversion: The bill requires that bilateral foreign assistance only be provided if there are adequate safeguards to stop the risk of diversion (Section 4).
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Prevention of Misuse of Multilateral Aid: It prevents contributions or funding to international or non-governmental organizations from being used for the direct benefit of the national Government of Somalia (Section 4).
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Accountability for Corruption and Abuse: The bill directs federal agencies to review reported or suspected acts of fraud, waste, or abuse in United States foreign assistance programs in Somalia (Section 2).
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Recovery of Stolen Assets: The bill authorizes rewards of up to $250,000 for information that leads to the recovery of assets stolen or defrauded from the United States Treasury by Somali-based networks (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Remittances: The bill suggests that the President should restrict or stop the transfer of remittances from individuals or entities in the United States to those in Somalia under certain conditions (Section 2).
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Visa Denials for Officials and Families: The Secretary of State is directed to apply visa restrictions to current or former officials of the national Government of Somalia involved in corruption, the destruction of humanitarian facilities, or facilitating aid to terrorists, as well as their immediate family members (Section 5).
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Suspension of Assistance: Bilateral assistance to the national Government of Somalia is suspended unless specific safeguards are in place (Section 4).
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Restrictions on International Organization Funding: Funding to international or non-governmental organizations may be restricted from benefiting the national Government of Somalia (Section 4).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill mandates reviews of fraud, waste, and abuse in foreign assistance programs to protect taxpayer funds. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill aims to prevent the diversion of United States foreign assistance funds to corrupt officials or terrorists. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill seeks to recover assets stolen or defrauded from the United States Treasury.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Restrictions on remittances and foreign aid could reduce financial support for low-income individuals in Somalia. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes visa restrictions on certain foreign officials and their immediate family members.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill suspends bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance to the Government of Somalia.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires briefing congressional committees on evidence of aid diversion and corruption.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The suspension of bilateral and multilateral assistance may negatively impact those relying on foreign aid in Somalia.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio