Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026 requires verification of personal and biometric information for Afghan evacuees and prohibits them.
The Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to verify personal and biometric information and conduct in-person vetting for individuals evacuated from Afghanistan. It requires the Secretary to maintain a database with personal and biometric information, criminal records, and vetting status for each evacuee. Afghan evacuees who do not provide this information or undergo in-person vetting are ineligible for unemployment compensation or federal means-tested public benefits.
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