What does Preamble of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to suspend bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance to the Government of Somalia. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding remittances from the United States to Somalia. It directs the President to instruct federal agencies to restrict remittances until certain conditions are met. These conditions involve ensuring funds are not U.S. government funds, the sender isn't receiving government support, funds aren't reaching Somali government officials, and funds aren't benefiting foreign terrorist organizations. The President is also directed to have agencies review reported fraud, waste, or abuse in U.S. foreign assistance programs in Somalia, particularly if suspected to involve Somali government officials.

What does BRIEFING. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates that the Secretary of State brief congressional committees. The briefing must cover evidence of U.S. funds being transferred to individuals or entities in Somalia, including those facilitating the transfers. The briefing must also address the use of the U.S. remittance system to benefit Somali government officials. Evidence of remittances benefiting foreign terrorist organizations or related entities is another required topic for the briefing. The briefing is to be provided in unclassified form, with a classified annex included as appropriate.

What does SUSPENSION OF BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section suspends bilateral foreign assistance to the Government of Somalia. The suspension applies unless adequate safeguards are in place to mitigate the risk of assistance diversion. Contributions to international and non-governmental organizations are also restricted from directly benefiting the Somali government. The Secretary of State can waive the suspension of bilateral assistance if deemed in the national interest of the United States, with certification to congressional committees.

What does VISA RESTRICTIONS. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes visa restrictions for current or former Somali government officials. The Secretary of State must apply restrictions to officials implicated in significant corruption related to diverted U.S. foreign assistance. Restrictions also apply to officials involved in the destruction or seizure of U.S.-funded humanitarian facilities. The Secretary of State may apply restrictions to officials facilitating foreign assistance to foreign terrorist organizations. Diplomatic (A-category) and International Organization (G-category) visa holders are not exempt from these restrictions. Immediate family members of individuals subject to these restrictions are also affected.

What does OTHER SANCTIONS. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines sanctions that the President may impose under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. These sanctions target foreign persons collaborating with the Somali government in corruption or diverting U.S. funds. The President can also sanction those materially assisting such activities.

What does DEPARTMENT OF STATE REWARDS PROGRAM. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a Department of State Rewards Program. The Secretary of State is authorized to offer rewards for information related to fraud against United States Government programs by Somali nationals or government officials. Rewards may also be offered for information leading to the recovery of assets stolen from the United States Treasury by Somali-based networks. Rewards can be paid from the Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service account. The maximum reward amount is capped at $250,000 per instance.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are defined as the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Financial Services, and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Finance. “Foreign terrorist organization” is defined as an organization designated by the Secretary of State under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).

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Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill suspends U.S. bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance to the Somali government unless safeguards are in place to prevent diversion of funds.
It establishes visa restrictions for current or former Somali government officials implicated in corruption, the destruction of humanitarian facilities, or facilitating support for foreign terrorist organizations.
The bill authorizes the Department of State to offer rewards of up to $250,000 for information related to fraud against U.S. government programs by Somali nationals or officials, or for the recovery of stolen assets.

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