The Enduring Welcome Act of 2025 creates a dedicated government office to help Afghan allies who worked with the U.S. military relocate to America. This bill establishes a permanent position called the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts within the State Department to manage the entire process of getting these Afghan partners to safety.

Here's what the coordinator will do: help Afghans who want to leave the country, work with multiple government agencies to vet and screen applicants, arrange travel and resettlement logistics, solve family reunification problems (especially for U.S. military members and veterans separated from Afghan family members), coordinate support services like medical care and trauma counseling, and keep detailed records of all applicants and their progress. The coordinator will also report regularly to Congress about how many people are being helped and how long the process takes.

The bill requires the State Department to create a secure database tracking Afghan applicants and relocated individuals to ensure transparency and help coordinate efforts across different agencies. This database will be updated every 90 days with reports to Congress. The law recognizes that vetting processes for Afghan special immigrant visas are already rigorous and effective at protecting national security. The entire program is set to last for five years, after which Congress would need to decide whether to continue it, though the database can be maintained longer if needed.