Bill > HR4995

This bill establishes and expands the responsibilities of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE), a position within the Department of State dedicated to supporting Afghan allies who assisted the United States during military operations. The bill creates a formal Office of the Coordinator with expanded duties, including supporting voluntary departures from Afghanistan, coordinating interagency efforts for vetting and security screening, facilitating relocation logistics, addressing family reunification barriers (especially for U.S. military servicemembers and veterans), and coordinating integration support. The Coordinator will also be required to maintain a secure, centralized database tracking key metrics such as the number of Afghan nationals seeking admission, family reunification case statuses, processing times, and denial reasons. The bill defines "covered persons" broadly, including U.S. citizens, certain immigrants, special immigrant visa applicants, refugees, and family members. The legislation recognizes the Enduring Welcome program as the safest legal immigration pathway and aims to uphold U.S. credibility by supporting Afghan allies who assisted U.S. military personnel. The bill's authorities will remain in effect for five years from its enactment, reflecting a time-limited but comprehensive approach to Afghan relocation efforts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4995/all-info