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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
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Andy Barr
Andy Barr
Republican · KY · Representative
Votes with party: 99.0% (519 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001282

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5)Original· 2026-03-03
  • August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Original· 2026-03-03

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-03

Source: Congress.gov

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.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Immigration
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