Continued Support for Afghan Allies Act

Continued Support for Afghan Allies Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take various actions to support special immigrant visa and refugee applicants from Afghanistan.

Specifically, the State Department must take certain actions, such as (1) prioritize, in the evacuation of Afghanistan, bona fide special immigrant applicants and referrals to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; (2) provide letters of support and other related documents to ease the transit of such individuals; (3) engage with the governments of relevant countries to better facilitate the evacuation; and (4) further surge capacity to reduce application processing times for such individuals.

Furthermore, the State Department must report to Congress a strategy for safely processing such applicants from Afghanistan and a plan for carrying out the actions required by this bill. The State Department must also periodically report to Congress on the progress in implementing the strategy and processing the applicants.

Bill 117 hr 6198, also known as the Continued Support for Afghan Allies Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide continued support and assistance to Afghan allies who have worked alongside the United States military and government in Afghanistan.

The bill aims to streamline the process for Afghan allies to apply for and receive special immigrant visas (SIVs) in order to relocate to the United States. These visas are intended to provide protection and assistance to individuals who face threats or persecution in their home country due to their work with the US government.

Additionally, the Continued Support for Afghan Allies Act seeks to allocate funding for the resettlement and integration of Afghan allies in the United States. This includes providing resources for housing, healthcare, education, and other essential services to help these individuals successfully transition to life in the US. Overall, this bill is designed to honor the commitment made to Afghan allies who have risked their lives to support US efforts in Afghanistan. By providing continued support and assistance, the United States aims to uphold its moral obligation to protect those who have stood by its side in times of need.