Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act

This bill amends Section 5316 of Title 31, United States Code, to establish new reporting requirements for the transportation of monetary instruments or currency out of the United States. It specifically targets situations where an alien national from certain designated countries is transporting these funds, aiming to enhance financial oversight. Under the proposed changes, a report must be filed at least 72 hours before departure if the individual is a national of a country designated for reasons such as being a state sponsor of terrorism or identified as high-risk for reliance on U.S. public benefits. This provides authorities with advance notice and detailed information regarding such financial movements. The required report contents are significantly expanded, demanding comprehensive details about both the person transporting the currency and the beneficiary or recipient . For the transporter, this includes past identity and travel documents, individual taxpayer identification numbers, and alien registration numbers. Additionally, the report must specify the beneficiary's full contact and identification details, such as name, address, date of birth, and passport or national identification numbers. A crucial addition is the requirement to disclose whether the funds originate from any Federal, State, or local government contract or benefit program , and if the transporter has an ownership interest in the receiving entity, to prevent fraud.