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Afghan Vetting in US: Enhancing Security and Accountability

This bill mandates US Customs and Border Protection to re-vet Afghan evacuees who entered the US without full screening. The aim is to enhance national and community security by ensuring all individuals have been properly checked.
Key points
Customs and Border Protection must identify and re-screen all Afghan evacuees who entered the US between 2021-2022 and were not fully vetted.
Vetting will include consulting law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases, along with recurrent, periodic checks, including in-person interviews.
Authorities will be required to report to Congress on the findings of these screenings, including the number of individuals found ineligible for admission to the US.
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Print number: 117_S_5118
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5118.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Customs and Border Protection must identify and re-screen all Afghan evacuees who entered the US between 2021-2022 and were not fully vetted.
  • Vetting will include consulting law enforcement and international terrorist screening databases, along with recurrent, periodic checks, including in-person interviews.
  • Authorities will be required to report to Congress on the findings of these screenings, including the number of individuals found ineligible for admission to the US.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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