Vote Smart’s Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies among other provisions.

Highlights:

• Requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for the following, including (Sec. 2):

• Relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies;

• Facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who request assistance; and

• Ensuring integrated support for such efforts within the State Department and the federal government.

• Authorizes the coordinator to do the following, including (Sec. 2):

• Hire temporary personnel who are U.S. Citizens, to enter into personal services contracts; and

• Extend and maintain personal services contracts previously entered into under a separate authority (Sec. 2-3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall expire 3 years after enactment (Sec. 3).