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Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
12/16/2024, 7:25 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8368
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8368
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8368
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
36Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8368
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8368
Comments

Raul Snow
1 year ago
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.





