# 119-hr-3992: Republic of Somaliland Independence Act

119-hr-3992, Republic of Somaliland Independence Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3992
- Congress: 119
- Title: Republic of Somaliland Independence Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This bill would declare that Somalia’s territorial claims over Somaliland are invalid and would **authorize the President to recognize Somaliland as an independent country**.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- U.S. could recognize Somaliland's independence: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would say Somalia's claims over Somaliland are invalid. It would let the President recognize Somaliland as an independent country. It would not add money, timelines, or reporting. If passed, this could shift U.S. diplomatic ties and influence private dealings with Somaliland.…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-2395: SHORT Act
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-3992 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3992)

## Related
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3992 (as of 2026-04-21).