Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

This bill would change federal immigration law to stop citizens and nationals of Somalia from being issued visas or given any immigration status for 25 years after it becomes law. The bar would not apply to people lawfully admitted to the U.S. before the law takes effect, to lawful permanent residents, or to people holding certain diplomatic and international organization visas (A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1 through G-4). These exceptions would be made only by the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill would also make citizens or nationals of Somalia ineligible for withholding of removal. Withholding of removal is a protection that limits sending a person to a country where their life or freedom would be threatened.

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Sponsors

• Brandon Gill Republican sponsor
• 7 cosponsors