Support Afghan Refugees Through the Enduring Welcome Act

Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) serves forcibly displaced people in 58 countries, including the United States. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of accompaniment, we advocate for policies that protect the dignity and rights of refugees and migrants.

What Happened

On September 13, the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) passed a comprehensive State Department Reauthorization package. Included in the package was an amendment based on the Enduring Welcome Act, authored by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, that would reestablish the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE).

The amendment received bipartisan, unanimous support, backed by HFAC Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and former Chairman McCaul — a clear sign of strong congressional commitment.

Why CARE Matters

The CARE office was created to coordinate relocation and resettlement of Afghan individuals who are at risk due to their service alongside the U.S. government and military. CARE oversees programs that support:

• Afghan refugees seeking protection

• Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and their families

• At-risk Afghans left vulnerable after the U.S. withdrawal

Without CARE, relocation and resettlement efforts lack centralized coordination — putting lives at risk and undermining U.S. promises to our allies.

How You Can Help

• Thank the House Foreign Affairs Committee for their bipartisan action.

• Urge your Representative to vote yes when the Enduring Welcome Act comes to the floor.

• Encourage your Senators to adopt companion legislation in support of Afghan allies.

• Share this page to raise awareness and build momentum for bipartisan support.

We urge Congress to honor its commitments to Afghan allies. Please stand with refugees and support the Enduring Welcome Act by calling on the House and Senate to act together, across party lines.