Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026

(a) In general. The Secretary of State shall exercise authority under section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act (22 U.S.C. 2708) to offer rewards for information leading to—

(1) the identification and location of nationals of the Federal Republic of Somalia or officials of the national Government of Somalia involved in defrauding United States Government programs; or

(2) the recovery of assets stolen or defrauded from the United States Treasury by Somali-based networks.

(b) Funding. Rewards under this section—

(1) may be paid from the Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service account; and

(2) may not to exceed $250,000 per reward.