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A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.

1/31/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 344

Bill 119 s 344, also known as the "Afghan Evacuee Vetting Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to enhance the vetting process for individuals evacuated from Afghanistan who were not properly vetted before entering the United States. The bill specifically requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of these evacuees.

The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about potential security risks posed by individuals who may have been inadequately vetted before being evacuated from Afghanistan. By requiring recurrent vetting, the bill seeks to ensure that any security threats are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

If passed, the Afghan Evacuee Vetting Act would represent a significant step towards strengthening the security measures surrounding the evacuation process and protecting the safety of the American people. It is important to note that this bill is non-partisan in nature and focuses solely on enhancing the vetting process for Afghan evacuees. Overall, Bill 119 s 344 serves as a proactive measure to address potential security risks associated with evacuees from Afghanistan and underscores the importance of thorough vetting procedures in safeguarding national security.

Congressional Summary of S 344

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct recurrent and periodic screening and vetting of all evacuees from Afghanistan who were paroled into the United States under certain operations. The screening and vetting must include consulting all law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases.

Current Status of Bill S 344

Bill S 344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2025. Bill S 344 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2025.  Bill S 344's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 30, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 344

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 344

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 344

A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.
A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.

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