HR 7759·Federal·house
Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 3, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect and vet personal and biometric information, conduct in‑person interviews, and keep a database for every person evacuated from Afghanistan between Jan 2021 and Jan 2022. Anyone who does not provide the required data or undergo the interview will be barred from receiving unemployment compensation or other means‑tested federal benefits. It also mandates quarterly congressional reports and a GAO audit of compliance.
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