Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
12/16/2024, 7:25 PMSummary of Bill HR 8368
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8368
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 eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who request assistance, and (3) ensuring integrated support for such efforts within the State Department and across the federal government.
The bill authorizes the coordinator to hire temporary personnel who are U.S. Citizens, to enter into personal services contracts, and to extend and maintain personal services contracts previously entered into under a separate authority.
The provisions of the bill expire three years after enactment.
