HR7759Referred to Committee

Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-03
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Andy Barr
Andy Barr
Republican · KY · Representative
Votes with party: 98.9% (625 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish stricter vetting procedures for Afghan nationals entering the United States, likely including enhanced background checks and security screening processes. It would also create accountability measures to track and monitor individuals admitted from Afghanistan, potentially affecting Afghan refugees and immigrants seeking to come to or remain in the country.

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