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To improve the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 16, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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- United States Congress
- Chamber
- House
- Reference
- H.R. 10461
- Stage
- Introduced
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- 2026-09-16
- Scheduled
- 2026-09-16
- Sponsor
- Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
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- us-congress
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