H.R. 10461House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Somaliland Travel and Investment Act

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The Somaliland Travel and Investment Act aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens and companies to travel to, and invest in, Somaliland. It directs the State Department to look at steps that would improve diplomatic and practical support for such activities. The bill primarily affects U.S. travelers, investors, and businesses interested in Somaliland, as well as the State Department’s handling of travel advisories.

Key Provisions

The Secretary of State is instructed to consider opening a U.S. representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
The Secretary of State is instructed to consider separating travel advisory warnings for Somalia and Somaliland, creating distinct guidance for each.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in House

September 16, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10461

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2026

Mr. Smith of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To improve the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Somaliland Travel and Investment Act.

Ensuring smooth travel and investment in Somaliland

The Secretary of State shall, to improve the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland, consider—

(1)

establishing a representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland; and

(2)

bifurcating the travel advisory warnings between Somalia and Somaliland.