Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act

This bill establishes stricter penalties for child care providers who commit fraud by requiring permanent debarment from federal child care assistance programs. It defines fraud to include submitting false information, misrepresenting enrollment or services, operating without required state licenses, or misusing federal funds. Providers found guilty of fraud must repay misappropriated funds and face permanent bans from participating in any federal child care assistance program funded by the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation also mandates that states deny participation to debarred providers and requires automatic referrals to the Attorney General for criminal investigation and potential prosecution. Additionally, the bill makes permanently debarred child care providers inadmissible to the United States, subject to expedited removal, mandatory detention, and ineligibility for asylum or adjustment of status.