HR Bill 8368 Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-05-10

Bill 118 hr 8368, also known as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a coordinator position within the Department of State to oversee and coordinate efforts to relocate Afghan nationals who have assisted the United States in Afghanistan. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the coordinator, which include developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the relocation of Afghan nationals, coordinating with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in the relocation efforts, and providing regular updates to Congress on the progress of the relocation efforts. Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the coordinator position and for the relocation efforts themselves. It also includes provisions to ensure that the relocation process is conducted in a timely and efficient manner, with a focus on the safety and well-being of the Afghan nationals being relocated. Overall, the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 aims to streamline and improve the process of relocating Afghan nationals who have supported the United States in Afghanistan, ensuring that they are able to safely resettle in the United States.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Alternative Names

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

To establish a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

To establish a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

To establish a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]

Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Eleanor Holmes NortonDaniel S. GoldmanForeign AffairsForeign Relations118 2nd 475 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

11/22/2024, 11:56 AM

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligib...

Bill 118 hr 8368, also known as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a coordinator position within the Department of...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8368

Introduced on
2024-05-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/10/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligib...

Bill 118 hr 8368, also known as the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a coordinator position within the Department of...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the Department of State, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

APPROVED
RS
Raul Snow
I can't believe this new bill is gonna make us help those Afghan people! It's not fair, we should be focusing on our own problems first. This bill is gonna mess everything up for us, I just know it. #HRBill8368 is gonna be a disaster for us all.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/15/2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligib...


Latest Action11/21/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.