118 HR 10402 IH: Republic of Somaliland Independence Act U.S. House of Representatives 2024-12-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 10402IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 12, 2024Mr. Perry (for himself and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo 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).