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ARCH Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 5375 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
Latest action
Aug 7

What it does

The ARCH Act would establish a Department of Defense process to preserve records for certain at-risk Afghan allies who supported U.S. missions in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021, including special operations forces, female military personnel, intelligence and justice sector workers, and senior officials who served at least one year. Eligible individuals, defined as Afghan citizens or nationals who last resided in Afghanistan, may apply via a secure online portal—either themselves or through a designee—from outside the United States to have their service verified and biographic, biometric, and supporting records preserved for future use. The process includes a review of DoD records, a…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Aug 7

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Aug 7

  3. Floor (Not started)

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ARCH Act | 52