To require verification of the personal and biometric information of all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan, to require in-person interviews of such individuals, and to prohibit Afghan evacuees who do not provide such information or submit to such interviews from receiving Federal assistance, and for other purposes.

# Bill Summary: Afghan Evacuee Verification Requirements (HR 7759) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the federal government to verify the identity and biometric information (such as fingerprints or facial recognition data) of all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan. It would also mandate that these evacuees participate in in-person interviews as part of the verification process. If someone refuses to provide this information or submit to interviews, they would be ineligible to receive any federal assistance. **Who It Affects** The bill specifically targets Afghan evacuees—people who were brought to the United States following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

This includes Afghan nationals who worked with the U.S. military or government, their families, and other refugees admitted during the evacuation. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken to advance it further at this time.