WELCOMED Act of 2021

Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021

This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.

Specifically, this bill shall apply to a national of Afghanistan (or an individual with no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who is temporarily paroled into the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit during the four-year period beginning on July 1, 2021.

The WELCOMED Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 5168, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of refugee resettlement in the United States.

The WELCOMED Act aims to streamline the process for refugees to be resettled in the US by providing additional resources and support to both refugees and the organizations that assist them. This includes increasing funding for refugee resettlement programs, expanding access to legal services for refugees, and improving coordination between federal agencies involved in the resettlement process.

Additionally, the WELCOMED Act seeks to address the challenges faced by refugees in accessing healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. The bill includes provisions to improve access to healthcare services for refugees, support their integration into the workforce, and ensure that refugee children have access to quality education. Overall, the WELCOMED Act of 2021 aims to enhance the resettlement process for refugees in the United States and provide them with the support they need to successfully integrate into American society.