AfghanEvac Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Afghan Adjustment Act and Protect Former Allies

Afghan Evac has urged the U.S. Congress to swiftly pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, warning that further delays endanger thousands of former Afghan allies’ lives.

Afghan Evac, a leading advocacy group for Afghan refugees, has welcomed the reintroduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, urging Congress to pass the legislation without further delay.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 5, the group warned that continued inaction puts the lives of thousands of former Afghan allies of U.S. forces at serious risk, both within and outside the United States. Afghan Evac emphasized that many of these individuals remain in legal limbo nearly four years after the fall of Kabul.

“We cannot operate on Washington’s timeline when lives are on the line,” said Shawn VanDiver, President of Afghan Evac. He stressed the need for immediate action to protect Afghans who supported U.S. military and humanitarian efforts during the war.

The organization pointed out that many Afghans currently live in the U.S. under temporary legal status, while others are held in detention facilities in Qatar, facing possible deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Afghan Evac argued that failing to secure a pathway to permanent residency would constitute both a moral and strategic failure for the United States.

This marks the third time the Afghan Adjustment Act has been introduced in Congress since 2021, yet it has failed to gain the necessary momentum for passage. The proposed legislation would allow eligible Afghans to apply for permanent U.S. residency after undergoing additional vetting.

Veterans’ groups, human rights organizations, and the families of American service members have repeatedly urged lawmakers to act. They argue that the U.S. government must honor its commitments to Afghan allies who risked their lives in support of American missions.

The group concluded that without swift legislative action, the U.S. risks undermining its credibility as a partner in global military operations and humanitarian alliances.

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