ARCH Act
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced S. 5375 in the Senate on August 7, 2026. The bill would establish records preservation processes for certain Afghan allies considered to be at risk. Its full text has not yet been published, so the specific procedures, definitions, and requirements it would create are not yet known.
Based on the title, the bill appears to target Afghans who assisted U.S. efforts and are now considered at risk, with a focus on preserving records relevant to their cases. Because the text is unavailable, it is not possible to say who specifically would be covered, what records would be affected, or what agencies or processes would be involved.
The bill is currently at the introduction stage, the first step in the legislative process. Next, it would typically be referred to a Senate committee with relevant jurisdiction for review. From there, it could be considered in committee, amended, and potentially voted on before advancing to the full Senate; a companion bill would also need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law. No further action has occurred as of the latest available information.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 7, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5375 do?
- Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced S. 5375 in the Senate on August 7, 2026. The bill would establish records preservation processes for certain Afghan allies considered to be at risk. Its full text has not yet been published, so the specific procedures, definitions, and requirements it would create are not yet known. Based on the title, the bill appears to target Afghans who assisted U.S. efforts and are now considered at risk, with a focus on preserving records relevant to their cases. Because the text is unavailable, it is not possible to say who specifically would be covered, what records would be affected, or what agencies or processes would be involved. The bill is currently at the introduction stage, the first step in the legislative process. Next, it would typically be referred to a Senate committee with relevant jurisdiction for review. From there, it could be considered in committee, amended, and potentially voted on before advancing to the full Senate; a companion bill would also need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law. No further action has occurred as of the latest available information.
- Has S. 5375 become law?
- Not yet. As of 7 Aug 2026, S. 5375 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5375?
- S. 5375 was sponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] (Republican-SD), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5375?
- Introduced (7 Aug 2026).
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