Representative Scott Peters Leads Bipartisan Effort for Afghan Ally and Military Family Reunification
Representative Scott Peters has spearheaded a bipartisan letter to U.S. officials, urging federal action to facilitate the reunification of military families and Afghan allies currently stranded abroad with their relatives in the United States. The letter, co-signed by 19 House and Senate members, emphasizes the need to prioritize family reunification cases. Specifically, it highlights approximately 3,000 immediate relatives of service members and veterans, as well as Afghan families located at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar. The lawmakers also referenced two Afghan nationals who recently entered the U.S. under an exception to existing policy, suggesting a precedent for such actions. This initiative builds on Representative Peters' ongoing support for legislation and efforts related to Afghan relocation and resettlement, noting that San Diego, his district, has already welcomed nearly 5,000 Afghan refugees. The effort seeks to streamline processes for those with family ties to the U.S. who are currently in prec...
