Who it affects
- Secretary of State
- U.S. citizens traveling to or investing in Somaliland
- U.S. businesses investing in Somaliland
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Somaliland Travel and Investment Act
H.R. 10461 · House bill · Introduced Sept. 16, 2026
The Somaliland Travel and Investment Act would require the Secretary of State to consider changes involving U.S. representation and travel warnings affecting Americans visiting or investing in Somaliland.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The Secretary of State would have to consider opening a U.S. representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
- The Secretary would also have to consider issuing separate travel warnings for Somalia and Somaliland.
- The bill would require consideration, not require either change.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To improve the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
- Introduced
- Sept. 16, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 16, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.