Bills · HR 7759
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7759Immigration
Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the security screening process for a specific group of individuals who entered the U.S. during a period of significant geopolitical change. If this bill becomes law, it would introduce new, more stringent requirements for Afghan evacuees to prove their identity and background through personal data, biometric scans, and in-person interviews. This could potentially increase the time and resources needed for vetting but aims to provide a more complete picture of who is receiving federal support.
If the bill doesn't pass, the existing vetting procedures for these evacuees would remain in place, which some may view as less comprehensive. The bill's provisions regarding eligibility for federal assistance mean that non-compliant evacuees would face financial consequences, impacting their ability to access support programs. This directly links to debates about immigration policy, national security, and the responsible use of taxpayer funds, making it relevant to voters interested in how the government manages these issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to verify personal and biometric information and conduct in-person interviews for all non-U.S. citizen Afghan evacuees who arrived between January 2021 and January 2022 or via Operation Allies Welcome.
This provision establishes mandatory, detailed screening steps for a specific group of evacuees.
PROVISION 02
Directs DHS to create and maintain a database for each evacuee, including personal and biometric information, any U.S. criminal records, and federal benefit receipt history.
This creates a centralized, comprehensive record-keeping system for Afghan evacuees.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits Afghan evacuees who do not provide the required personal and biometric information or undergo in-person vetting from receiving federal unemployment compensation or other federal means-tested public benefits.
This establishes a direct consequence for non-compliance with the vetting requirements.
PROVISION 04
Requires DHS to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing vetting progress and provides a final certification upon completion of all vetting.
This ensures ongoing oversight and accountability from Congress regarding the vetting process.
PROVISION 05
Mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit DHS's compliance with the bill's requirements twice: once within two years of enactment and again one year after DHS certifies vetting completion.
This provides an independent review to ensure the government is following the law.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
0
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7759
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last actionMar 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026
House BillHR 7759Immigration
Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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