Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3310

119th Congress

Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawley

R - MO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to verify personal and biometric information and conduct in-person vetting of all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Welcome (January 2021-January 2022). Afghan evacuees who fail to provide required information or submit to vetting would be prohibited from receiving unemployment compensation or any federal means-tested public benefits.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to verify personal and biometric information and conduct in-person vetting of all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Welcome (January 2021-January 2022). Afghan evacuees who fail to provide required information or submit to vetting would be prohibited from receiving unemployment compensation or any federal means-tested public benefits.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates biometric verification and in-person vetting of all Afghan evacuees
Creates database tracking personal info, biometrics, criminal records, and benefit receipt
Requires quarterly reports to Congress until vetting is complete
Prohibits federal benefits for evacuees who do not comply with vetting requirements
Applies to non-citizens evacuated during Operation Allies Welcome period
Requires GAO audits within 2 years and after completion certification

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Directly affects Afghan refugees and allies evacuated during the 2021 withdrawal, including translators and others who assisted U.S. forces. Those who do not provide biometric data or complete in-person vetting would lose access to unemployment benefits, SNAP, Medicaid, and other federal assistance. Creates significant new tracking and reporting requirements for DHS.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3310, 119th Congress (2025). "Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3310