McCaul Applauds Passage of Bill to Refund Money Spent by Veterans, Others During Afghanistan Evacuation

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) H.R. 4517, to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes, passed out of committee. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) co-sponsored this important legislation which is supported by numerous outside groups who support individuals the administration left behind in Afghanistan. 

“Because the Biden administration was completely unprepared for the emergency evacuation from Afghanistan, everyday Americans were forced to step up to save American citizens, green card holders, and Afghan allies who fought alongside them on the battlefield,” said Chairman McCaul. “Many of them – including thousands of U.S. veterans – were forced to use their own money to fund these rescue operations, often draining their life savings to do what the U.S. government should have been doing. I’m so pleased the committee has passed this important legislation to repay Americans who stepped up to do the work the Biden administration failed to do.”

“American citizens put their money and their own lives at risk to get fellow Americans and allies out of Afghanistan during the botched withdrawal,” said Rep. Davidson. “These heroes should be repaid for their service to our country, and I thank my colleagues from across the political spectrum who’ve supported this effort.”

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