“A bill to provide for records preservation processes for certain at-risk Afghan allies.”
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This section establishes a Department of Defense records preservation program for Afghan allies. It defines an Afghan ally as a citizen or national of Afghanistan who served at least one year between December 22, 2001, and September 1, 2021, in specified Afghan National Defense and Security Forces roles, including special operations, air force, intelligence, counterterrorism, justice sector positions, or senior Ministry of Defense or Interior Affairs staff. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Defense must create a secure online application portal allowing self-submission or designee submission from outside the United States, review service records and biometrics, preserve complete records for approved applicants without significant derogatory information, and provide written denial notices with one appeal opportunity within 120 days.