Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would block or condition U.S. foreign assistance to Somalia to stop U.S. taxpayer funds and remittances from being diverted to corrupt officials or terrorist groups. It would also expand visa and financial sanctions and create rewards for information that helps hold Somali actors accountable.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Cash rewards for Somali fraud tips
If enacted, the State Department would offer rewards for information that helps identify or locate Somali nationals or officials who defrauded U.S. government programs or that helps recover assets stolen from the U.S. Treasury. Rewards would be paid from the Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service account. Each reward would not exceed $250,000.
Block remittances to Somalia
If enacted, the government would restrict or stop money you send from the United States to Somalia until four safeguards are met. The safeguards would check that the remitted money is not U.S. government program funds; that the sender is not receiving federal, state, or local program support; that funds are not transferred to Somali government officials; and that remittances do not benefit foreign terrorist organizations.
Limits and sanctions on Somalia aid
If enacted, the United States would suspend bilateral aid to the national Government of Somalia unless safeguards reduce the risk that aid is diverted. U.S. contributions to international organizations or NGOs would not be allowed to be used for the direct benefit of Somalia's national government. The President would be able to impose Global Magnitsky sanctions within 60 days on foreign persons who help corruptly divert U.S. funds. The President would also direct agencies to review reported fraud, waste, or abuse in U.S. assistance when Somali government officials are suspected to be involved, and waivers for aid would be allowed only if the Secretary certifies continued assistance is in the U.S. national interest.
Visa bans for Somali officials
If enacted, the State Department would bar many current or former Somali national government officials from certain U.S. visas when there is information they engaged in significant corruption, destroyed U.S.-funded humanitarian facilities, or enabled U.S. aid to terrorist groups. The visa restrictions would also apply to immediate family members. The Secretary would not be allowed to exempt A- or G-category (diplomatic or international organization) visa holders from these restrictions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Barr
KY • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
OH • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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