H.R. 8368 · 118th Congress
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
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23 cosponsors · 20 D, 3 R
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- House Introduced May 10, 2024
- House Passed Nov 20, 2024 334–63
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 10, 2024
Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who request assistance, and (3) ensuring integrated support for such efforts within the State Department and across the federal government.
The bill authorizes the coordinator to hire temporary personnel who are U.S. Citizens, to enter into personal services contracts, and to extend and maintain personal services contracts previously entered into under a separate authority.
The provisions of the bill expire three years after enactment.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
Latest action (Nov 21, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 10, 2024
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- House Introduced May 10, 2024
- House Passed Nov 20, 2024 334–63
Final vote · House · Nov 20, 2024
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson