S3644Referred to Committee

Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-14
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

John Cornyn
John Cornyn
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 34.0% (324 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-14

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to prevent fraud schemes that target families, likely by strengthening legal penalties or enforcement mechanisms against scammers who exploit vulnerable people through deceptive practices. The legislation would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools to investigate and prosecute fraudsters who prey on families' finances or personal information. Families could benefit from stronger protections against common scams like identity theft, romance fraud, or financial exploitation.

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Families
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