What does Preamble of Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act do?

This bill proposes to amend section 5316 of title 31, United States Code. The amendment concerns money instruments relating to certain countries. The bill requires inclusion of these money instruments in reports under section 5316.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Somali Currency Airport Smuggling through Hawalas Fraud Act' or the 'Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act'.

What does AMENDMENT. of Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act do?

This section amends Title 31 of the United States Code, specifically section 5316. It redesignates subsections (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. It inserts a new subsection (c) concerning money instruments or currency relating to certain countries. A report under subsection (a)(1)(A) must be filed at least 72 hours before monetary instruments or currency leave the U.S. if transported by an alien from a designated country. Designated countries include those designated by the Secretary of State under various acts, such as the Export Control Reform Act, the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Assistance Act, and the Immigration and Nationality Act. The report must include information about the person transporting the currency or instruments, the beneficiary or recipient, and the source of the funds. Required information includes identity documents, ITINs, alien registration numbers, names, addresses, dates of birth, places of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and passport/national identification numbers.

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Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that reports be filed 72 hours before monetary instruments or currency leave the U.S. if transported by an alien from a designated country.
The bill expands reporting requirements under Title 31 of the United States Code to include detailed information about the transporter, beneficiary, and source of funds.
The legislation designates specific countries based on existing State Department designations under acts like the Export Control Reform Act and the Foreign Assistance Act.

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