To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.

House Bill

H.R. 4627

119th Congress

To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

Representative

Republican

PA-15

Cosponsors

51

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill would make it easier for certain Afghan citizens who helped the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to become permanent legal residents of the United States. It would provide green cards to Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show they supported the U.S. effort, as well as special immigrant visas for Afghans who served in the Afghan military or security forces.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorGlenn Thompson (R-PA)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.

This bill would make it easier for certain Afghan citizens who helped the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to become permanent legal residents of the United States. It would provide green cards to Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show t

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This bill would make it easier for certain Afghan citizens who helped the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to become permanent legal residents of the United States. It would provide green cards to Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show they supported the U.S. effort, as well as special immigrant visas for Afghans who served in the Afghan military or security forces.

Bill Number: 4627
Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Title: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.
Bill Number: 4627
Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill would make it easier for certain Afghan citizens who helped the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to become permanent legal residents of the United States. It would provide green cards to Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show they supported the U.S. effort, as well a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it easier for certain Afghan citizens who helped the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to become permanent legal residents of the United States. It would provide green cards to Afghans who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show they supported the U.S. effort, as well as special immigrant visas for Afghans who served in the Afghan military or security forces.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides green cards for Afghan nationals who were admitted to the U.S. after July 2021 and can show they supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan
Authorizes special immigrant visas for certain Afghan military and security personnel who supported the U.S. mission and receive a recommendation from the Department of Defense
Also authorizes special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals who are parents or siblings of U.S. Armed Forces members or veterans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact thousands of Afghan citizens who fled Afghanistan and came to the U.S. after the Taliban took control in 2021. It would give them a pathway to permanent legal status and make it easier for them to settle and work in the U.S. This could help Afghan refugees rebuild their lives in America after fleeing their home country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4627, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4627