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H.R. 10461·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 16, 2026

Somaliland Travel and Investment Act

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Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Committees
Foreign Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 16, 2026

Bottom line

The bill mandates the Secretary of State to consider establishing a U.S. office in Somaliland and bifurcating travel advisories to enhance U.S. travel and investment there.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Secretary of State to consider two specific actions aimed at enhancing the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland. These actions include evaluating the establishment of a representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and assessing the separation of travel advisory warnings between Somalia and Somaliland to provide more nuanced guidance.

Section 2(1)

Consideration of a Representative Office in Hargeisa

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This provision directs the Secretary of State to consider establishing a representative office in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The primary goal of this consideration is to improve the ability of United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest within Somaliland. Such an office could provide direct diplomatic or consular services, potentially streamlining processes and offering support for American interests in the region.

Section 2(2)

Bifurcation of Travel Advisory Warnings

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This provision directs the Secretary of State to consider separating the travel advisory warnings currently issued for Somalia and Somaliland. Currently, these regions are often grouped together, which may not accurately reflect the distinct security and political situations in Somaliland. Bifurcating these advisories could provide more precise information to U.S. travelers and businesses, potentially reducing perceived risks and encouraging engagement with Somaliland.

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