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Afghan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressHR-4627| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2023
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (51)
David Schweikert (Republican)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)John James (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Afghan Adjustment Act This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues. Generally, to be eligible for a green card under this bill, an Afghan national must be (1) lawfully admitted into the United States, or (2) paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021. Any individual who was admitted or paroled after this bill's enactment is eligible only if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the individual provided support to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. DHS must provide a green card to an eligible individual who applies and meets certain requirements, including vetting requirements. The bill also authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan while serving in certain capacities, including an individual who (1) served in the Afghan Air Force or certain other branches of the Afghan armed forces, or (2) was a female member of certain entities in the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. To be eligible, such an individual must receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense (DOD). DOD must review the applicant's relevant records, including service records, after receiving a recommendation request. (Special immigrant visa holders qualify for a green card after meeting certain criteria.) The bill also authorizes a special immigrant visa for an Afghan national who is the parent or sibling of a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8685
Afghan Adjustment Act
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2327
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8685
    Afghan Adjustment Act


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2327
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2327: Afghan Adjustment Act
  • S 118-2324: Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act

Afghan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressHR-4627| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2023
Afghan Adjustment Act This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues. Generally, to be eligible for a green card under this bill, an Afghan national must be (1) lawfully admitted into the United States, or (2) paroled into the United States on or after July 30, 2021. Any individual who was admitted or paroled after this bill's enactment is eligible only if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the individual provided support to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. DHS must provide a green card to an eligible individual who applies and meets certain requirements, including vetting requirements. The bill also authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan while serving in certain capacities, including an individual who (1) served in the Afghan Air Force or certain other branches of the Afghan armed forces, or (2) was a female member of certain entities in the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces. To be eligible, such an individual must receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense (DOD). DOD must review the applicant's relevant records, including service records, after receiving a recommendation request. (Special immigrant visa holders qualify for a green card after meeting certain criteria.) The bill also authorizes a special immigrant visa for an Afghan national who is the parent or sibling of a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8685
Afghan Adjustment Act
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2327
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8685
    Afghan Adjustment Act


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2327
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (51)
David Schweikert (Republican)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)John James (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-2327: Afghan Adjustment Act
  • S 118-2324: Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted