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Establishing Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts: Prioritizing US Citizens.

This law creates a dedicated Coordinator within the State Department to manage the relocation and resettlement of eligible Afghan allies and facilitate departures from Afghanistan. The Coordinator's primary duty is to prioritize assisting US citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to leave the country. This aims to streamline the government's support for ongoing security and humanitarian efforts related to Afghanistan.
Key points
A new Coordinator position is established in the State Department to manage all Afghan relocation and departure efforts.
The Coordinator must prioritize helping US citizens and permanent residents leave Afghanistan before relocating Afghan allies.
The authority granted, including hiring temporary staff and managing inter-agency funds, is set to expire three years after the law is enacted.
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2024-11-20
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8368
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2024-05-10
Voting date: 2024-11-20
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 475