Republic of Somaliland Independence Act

Bill: 118-hr-10402
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2024-12-12
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10402 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 12, 2024 Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Ogles ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, independent country.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act . 2. Statement of policy; authorization (a) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States that all territorial claims by the Federal Republic of Somalia over the area known as Somaliland are invalid and without merit. (b) Authorization The President is authorized to recognize Somaliland of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a separate, independent country, in accordance with subsection (a).