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119-s-4078119th CongressWALLET

Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

72-hour pre-departure cash reporting for nationals of designated countries. This bill would require a report under 31 U.S.C. § 5316 to be filed at least 72 hours before an alien who is a national of certain designated countries departs the United States while carrying currency or other monetary instruments.

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  • Travelers who are non‑U.S. nationals from covered countries would need to ensure a report is submitted not less than 72 hours before leaving the U.S. when transporting currency or monetary instruments.
  • The list of covered countries includes those designated under the Export Control Reform Act, the Arms Export Control Act, section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act, those designated as state sponsors of terrorism under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and countries identified as high‑risk in the Department of State’s January 14, 2026 press release titled "Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of U.S. Public Benefits Reliance."
  • The bill would add a new subsection to 31 U.S.C. § 5316 to impose this enhanced reporting requirement and names the measure the Stop Somali Currency Airport Smuggling through Hawalas Fraud Act, or the Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act.

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New cash export reporting for some immigrants

If enacted, you would need to file a cash-export report under 31 U.S.C. §5316(a)(1)(A) at least 72 hours before leaving the United States. This would apply when you are an alien national of certain countries designated by the State Department or named in the January 14, 2026 press release. The report would require travel and ID documents issued to you in the last five years, any ITINs and alien registration numbers used in the last five years, and detailed recipient information (name, address, birth details, phones, emails, passport or national ID, including expired photo IDs). The report would also say whether the funds came from any federal, state, or local government contract or benefit program and whether they went to a business you partly own. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/12/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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