,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bhfc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bg1 #bjba,mr4 ,risch 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,johnson1 ,mr4 ,romney1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mr4 ,barrasso1 ,mr4 ,rounds1 ,mr4 ,hagerty1 ,mr4 ,thune1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mr4 ,crapo1 ,mr4 ,burr1 ,mr4 ,wicker1 ,mr4 ,moran1 ,mr4 ,boozman1 ,mr4 ,hoeven1 ,mr4 ,sullivan1 ,mrs4 ,hyde-,smith1 ,mrs4 ,blackburn1 ,mr4 ,marshall1 and ,ms4 ,ernst7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the ,taliban and persons assisting the ,taliban in ,afghanistan1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,afghanistan ,counterterrorism1 ,oversight1 and ,accountability ,act of #bjba4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,state ,department ,afghanistan ,task ,force and ,diplomatic ,engagement,sec4 #aja4 ,task force on evacuations from ,afghanistan4,sec4 #ajb4 ,report on diplomatic engagement and economic cooperation with the ,taliban4,sec4 #ajc4 ,opposition to recognition of ,taliban representative as ambassador to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajd4 ,opposition to participation of ,taliban at the ,united ,nations and other measures4,sec4 #aje4 ,revised strategy for ,south and ,central ,asia4,,title ,,ii--,counterterrorism ,strategies and ,reports,sec4 #bja4 ,counterterrorism strategy for ,afghanistan4,sec4 #bjb4 ,report on entities providing support for the ,taliban4,sec4 #bjc4 ,report and strategy on ,united ,states-origin defense articles and services provided to ,afghanistan4,,title ,,iii--,matters ,relating to ,hostages1 ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,applicants1 ,and ,refugees,sec4 #cja4 ,report on hostages taken by the ,taliban4,sec4 #cjb4 ,briefings on status of special immigrant visa applicants1 refugees1 and parolees4,,title ,,iv--,restrictions on ,foreign ,assistance,sec4 #dja4 ,statement of policy on ,united ,states assistance in ,afghanistan4,sec4 #djb4 ,humanitarian assistance to countries and organizations supporting ,afghan refugees and ,afghan allies of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #djc4 ,review of foreign assistance to countries and organizations supporting the ,taliban4,sec4 #djd4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4,,title ,v--,human ,rights in ,afghanistan,sec4 #eja4 ,report on human rights abuses by the ,taliban4,,title ,,vi--,sanctions with ,respect to the ,taliban,sec4 #fja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #fjb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to activities of the ,taliban and others in ,afghanistan4,sec4 #fjc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to supporters of the ,taliban4,sec4 #fjd4 ,support for multilateral sanctions with respect to the ,taliban4,sec4 #fje4 ,implementation2 penalties4,sec4 #fjf4 ,waivers2 exceptions2 suspension4,,title ,,vii--,general ,provisions,sec4 #gja4 ,termination4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,on ,april #ad1 #bjba1 ,president ,joseph ,r4 ,biden announced the unconditional withdrawal of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces from ,afghanistan after #bj years of conflict4 7#b7 ,united ,states troop withdrawals led to the rapid collapse of the democratically elected ,government of ,afghanistan1 effectively ended prospects for a negotiated settlement1 threaten to reverse the hard-earned rights of ,afghanistan's women and youth1 and created dangerous sanctuary space for potential terrorist attacks against the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,under the terms of the peace agreement signed by the ,united ,states and the ,taliban in ,doha1 ,qatar1 on ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 the withdrawal of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces was contingent upon the ,taliban upholding its commitment to a reduction in the levels of violence1 engaging in substantive talks with the ,government of ,afghanistan1 and adhering to certain counterterrorism guarantees4 ,the ,taliban failed to meet its commitments4 7#d7 ,the ,taliban's rise to power and inability to control its borders may result in a safe haven for violent jihadist groups1 like al ,qaeda and the ,afghan affiliate of the ,islamic ,state group1 ,,isis-,khorasan 7commonly referred to as ,,isis-,k74 7#e7 ,according to a ,may #bjbj report of the ,united ,nations1 ,the senior leadership of ,al-,qaida remains present in ,afghanistan1 as well as hundreds of armed operatives1 ,al-,qaida in the ,indian ,subcontinent1 and groups of foreign terrorist fighters aligned with the ,taliban44 7#f7 ,according to the same ,united ,nations report1 ,the ,taliban regularly consulted with ,al-,qaida during negotiations with the ,united ,states and offered guarantees that it would honor their historical ties44 7#g7 ,in ,november #bjbj1 the ,lead ,inspector ,general for ,operation ,freedom's ,sentinel of the ,department of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the ,lead ,inspector ,general7 echoed similar concerns1 noting that members of al-,qaeda were integrated into the ,taliban's leadership and command structure4 7#h7 ,in ,may #bjba1 the ,lead ,inspector ,general reaffirmed those concerns1 noting that according to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,taliban maintained close ties with al-,qaeda and was very likely preparing for large-scale offensives4 7#i7 ,on ,september #ad1 #bjba1 the ,deputy ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency stated1 ,we are already beginning to see some of the indications of some potential movement of al ,qaeda to ,afghanistan44 7#aj7 ,on ,august #ad1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states began an operation at ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport to evacuate ,united ,states citizens and ,afghans affiliated with the ,united ,states1 an action which forced the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7commonly referred to as ,,nato7 and allied countries to undertake similar operations4 7#aa7 ,during the evacuation operation conducted in ,august #bjba1 ,united ,states allies1 all of which had contributed soldiers and resources to the fight against the ,taliban and terrorism in ,afghanistan since #bjja1 assisted in the exfiltration of thousands of ,united ,states citizens1 their own nationals1 and ,afghans affiliated with ,,nato4 7#ab7 ,in ,august #bjba1 at the height of the ,united ,states evacuation operation1 ,,isis-,k carried out a dual attack striking ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport and the ,baron ,hotel1 killing more than #agj civilians1 including #ac members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7#ac7 ,according to the reports of the ,department of ,state1 as many as #aj1jjj to #ae1jjj ,united ,states citizens were in ,afghanistan before the evacuation efforts4 7#ad7 ,as of ,august #ca1 #bjba1 the ,department of ,state evacuated just over #f1jjj ,united ,states citizens1 leaving untold numbers of ,united ,states citizens stranded in ,afghanistan with little recourse for departure4 7#ae7 ,as of ,august #ca1 #bjba1 the ,united ,states evacuated #gje out of #bb1jjj ,afghans who applied for special immigrant visas1 leaving the vast majority of ,afghans behind and vulnerable to retribution by the ,taliban4 7#af7 ,the ,taliban continues to hamper the movement of ,united ,states citizens and at-risk ,afghans out of ,afghanistan4 7#ag7 ,on ,september #aj1 #bjba1 the ,taliban appointed ,sirajjudin ,haqqani1 a wanted terrorist responsible for attacks against ,united ,states citizens1 as the ,taliban minister of interior1 ostensibly responsible for the continued evacuations of ,united ,states citizens and at-risk ,afghans out of ,afghanistan4 7#ah7 ,a ,taliban-led government rooted in ,sharia law would undermine the vital gains made since #bjja1 particularly with respect to the rule of law and the rights of women and girls1 and would lack credibility and international legitimacy on the world stage4 7#ai7 ,as noted by ,human ,rights ,watch1 ,even before their takeover of ,kabul on ,august #ae1 ,taliban forces were already committing atrocities1 including summary executions of government officials and security force members in their custody44 7#bj7 ,since the ,taliban's takeover of ,kabul1 the ,taliban has raided the homes of journalists and activists1 as well as members of their families1 and restricted girls' access to education and women's ability to work4 7#ba7 ,the ,lead ,inspector ,general reported in ,may #bjba that the ,taliban had carried out dozens of targeted killings of ,afghan civilians1 including government officials1 teachers1 journalists1 medical workers1 and religious scholars4 7#bb7 ,despite reportedly providing written assurances to donors and the ,united ,nations1 the ,taliban also continues to hinder humanitarian access to the most vulnerable areas and individuals in ,afghanistan1 with an estimated #ah1djj1jjj people1 or roughly half of the population in ,afghanistan1 currently in dire need of lifesaving assistance4 7#bc7 ,between #bjja and #bjbj1 at least #efi humanitarian workers were targeted for attack in ,afghanistan1 and in ,august #bjba alone1 at least #bdj incidents affecting humanitarian access were reported by relief agencies4 7#bd7 ,the ,united ,states has invested more than #ef1jjj1jjj1jjj since #bjjb in efforts to address profound humanitarian needs and help the people of ,afghanistan1 including women1 girls1 and religious and ethnic minorities1 realize their democratic and development aspirations4 7#be7 ,despite consistent challenges1 ,united ,states humanitarian and development assistance has helped expand access to education for more than #c1jjj1jjj girls since #bjjh1 reduce maternal and child deaths by more than half since #bjjj1 provide first-time access to safe drinking water for #fej1jjj people and improved sanitation services for #a1bjj1jjj people since #bjaf1 and catalyze a #c1jjj-percent increase in per capita gross domestic product between #bjjb and #bjah4 7#bf7 ,following the ,taliban takeover in ,afghanistan1 those notable achievements are at risk of reversal1 the country stands on the verge of economic collapse1 and according to the ,world ,food ,programme of the ,united ,nations1 an estimated #ad1jjj1jjj people are marching toward starvation4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,special immigrant visa program ,the term special immigrant visa program means-- 7,a7 the special immigrant visa program under section #fjb of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-h2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note72 and 7,b7 the special immigrant visa program under section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 with respect to nationals of ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,taliban ,the term ,taliban means the entity-- 7,a7 known as the ,taliban2 7,b7 operating in ,afghanistan2 and 7,c7 designated as a specially designated global terrorist under part #eid of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,terrorist group ,the term terrorist group means-- 7,a7 any entity designated as a specially designated global terrorist under part #eid of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7other than the ,taliban72 or 7,b7 any foreign terrorist organization 7as defined in section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi774 7#d7 ,united ,states lawful permanent resident ,the term ,united ,states lawful permanent resident means an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a7774 ,i ,state ,department ,afghanistan ,task ,force and ,diplomatic ,engagement #aja4 ,task force on evacuations from ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish and maintain a task force dedicated to-- 7#a7 the implementation of a comprehensive strategy relating to the evacuation of ,united ,states citizens1 ,united ,states lawful permanent residents1 and applicants for the special immigrant visa program1 from ,afghanistan2 and 7#b7 identifying individuals in ,afghanistan who have-- 7,a7 applied to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program2 or 7,b7 sought entry into the ,united ,states as humanitarian parolees under section #bab7;d77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;d77#e774 7b7 ,focus of task force ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall prioritize efforts of the ,department of ,state-- 7#a7 to account for all ,united ,states citizens still within ,afghanistan and ensure all ,united ,states citizens have the opportunity to safely depart ,afghanistan2 and 7#b7 to account for ,united ,states lawful permanent residents and applicants for the special immigrant visa program still within ,afghanistan and help ensure those individuals have an opportunity to safely depart ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing lessons learned from the task force established under subsection 7a71 including such lessons related to the evacuation of ,united ,states citizens1 ,united ,states lawful permanent residents1 and applicants for the special immigrant visa program1 from ,afghanistan4 7d7 ,briefing requirement ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall provide quarterly briefings to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 the strategy described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any additional authorities the ,department of ,state requires to better advance the strategy4 7e7 ,termination ,the task force established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajb4 ,report on diplomatic engagement and economic cooperation with the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the manner and extent to which foreign governments and international organizations have pursued diplomatic engagement or economic or security cooperation with the ,taliban or members of the ,taliban4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 steps taken by foreign governments and international organizations toward formal diplomatic recognition of the ,taliban or a government of ,afghanistan under the direction or control of the ,taliban or members of the ,taliban2 7#b7 efforts to maintain or re-establish a diplomatic presence in ,kabul2 7#c7 the extent to which formal bilateral relationships serve to bolster the ,taliban's credibility on the world stage2 7#d7 the scale and scope of economic cooperation with the ,taliban1 or any agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,afghanistan under the direction or control of the ,taliban or a member of the ,taliban1 by foreign governments and international organizations1 particularly international financial institutions2 7#e7 the extent of any assistance provided by foreign governments and international organizations to or through the ,taliban or any agency or instrumentality described in paragraph 7#d71 including humanitarian1 technical1 and security assistance2 and 7#f7 major security cooperation activities or initiatives undertaken by foreign governments with the ,taliban or any agency or instrumentality described in paragraph 7#d71 including the establishment by a foreign government of any military presence within ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,form of report2 availability 7#a7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be made available on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,department of ,state4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajc4 ,opposition to recognition of ,taliban representative as ambassador to the ,united ,states ,the ,president should not recognize as the ,ambassador of ,afghanistan to the ,united ,states or accept diplomatic credentials from any individual who is a member of the ,taliban4 #ajd4 ,opposition to participation of ,taliban at the ,united ,nations and other measures ,the ,united ,states ,ambassador to the ,united ,nations should use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations-- 7#a7 to object to the issuance of credentials to any member of the delegation of ,afghanistan to the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly who is a member of the ,taliban1 consistent with ,rules #bg and #bh of the ,rules of ,procedure of the ,general ,assembly2 7#b7 to ensure that no member of the ,taliban may serve in a leadership position in any ,united ,nations body1 fund1 program1 or specialized agency2 7#c7 to support a resolution on human rights abuses committed by the ,taliban at the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council and calling for the immediate deployment of human rights monitors to ,afghanistan under the special procedures of the ,council2 7#d7 to demand immediate1 unfettered humanitarian access to the whole of ,afghanistan1 including to prevent famine and to expand access to lifesaving vaccines and immunizations2 and 7#e7 to prevent diversions of humanitarian assistance delivered through ,united ,nations bodies1 funds1 programs1 and specialized agencies to individuals and entities subject to sanctions under ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions #aihh 7#bjaa7 and #bbee 7#bjae71 including through the imposition of duties1 fees1 or taxes on such humanitarian assistance or the manipulation of beneficiary lists4 #aje4 ,revised strategy for ,south and ,central ,asia 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for a path forward for the relationship of the ,united ,states with ,south and ,central ,asian countries after the ,united ,states withdrawal from ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the security and economic challenges that the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and the ,taliban pose to the countries of ,south and ,central ,asia1 including border disputes with ,south and ,central ,asian countries that border the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 investments by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in land and sea ports1 military activities and installations1 transportation infrastructure1 and energy projects across the region4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of ,united ,states efforts to provide alternatives to investment by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in infrastructure and other sectors in ,south and ,central ,asia4 7#c7 ,an examination of the areas and sectors in which ,south and ,central ,asian countries are subject to political1 military1 information1 and diplomatic pressure from the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#d7 ,an examination of the extent to which the ,c#ea format should or should not be changed to reflect the new conditions in ,afghanistan4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the possibilities for access to and basing in ,central ,asian countries for the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 and overflight of those countries by ,united ,states drones1 and the diplomatic outreach needed to achieve those outcomes4 7#f7 ,a detailed description of bilateral and regional efforts to work with countries in ,south ,asia on strategies to build resilience against efforts of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to interfere in their political systems and economies4 7#g7 ,a detailed description of ,united ,states diplomatic efforts to address the challenges posed by investment by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the mining and mineral sectors in ,afghanistan4 7#h7 ,identification of areas where the ,united ,states ,government can strengthen diplomatic1 economic1 and defense cooperation with the ,government of ,india1 as appropriate1 to address economic and security challenges posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,taliban in the region1 and an assessment of how the changes to ,india's security environment resulting from the ,taliban's takeover of ,afghanistan will affect ,united ,states engagement with ,india4 7#i7 ,a description of the coordination mechanisms among key regional and functional bureaus within the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense tasked with engaging with the countries of ,south and ,central ,asia on issues relating to the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,taliban4 7#aj7 ,a description of the efforts being made by ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,energy1 and the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 to help the countries of ,south and ,central ,asia develop trade and commerce links that will help those countries diversify their trade away from the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation4 7#aa7 ,a detailed description of ,united ,states diplomatic efforts with ,south and ,central ,asian countries1 ,turkey1 and any other countries with significant populations of ,uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 to press those countries to refrain from deporting ethnic minorities to the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 protect ethnic minorities from intimidation by authorities of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and protect the right to the freedoms of assembly and expression4 7#ab7 ,an analysis of the effect ending the denial of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of the ,republic of ,kazakhstan1 the ,republic of ,tajikistan1 and the ,republic of ,uzbekistan under chapter #a of title ,,iv of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7commonly known as the ,jackson-,vanik amendment7 would have on improving trade and diplomatic relations with the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form of report2 availability 7#a7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,availability ,the unclassified portion of the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be made available on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,department of ,state4 7d7 ,consultation ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the development and implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,c#ea format ,the term ,c#ea format means meetings of representatives of the governments of the ,united ,states1 the ,republic of ,kazakhstan1 the ,kyrgyz ,republic1 the ,republic of ,tajikistan1 ,turkmenistan1 and the ,republic of ,uzbekistan4 ,,ii ,counterterrorism ,strategies and ,reports #bja4 ,counterterrorism strategy for ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report setting forth the ,united ,states counterterrorism strategy for ,afghanistan and addressing each of the elements described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements ,the elements described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of terrorist activity in ,afghanistan and threats posed to the ,united ,states by that activity4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether the ,taliban is taking meaningful action to ensure that ,afghanistan is not a safe haven for terrorist groups1 such as al ,qaeda or ,,isis-,k1 pursuant to the peace agreement signed by the ,united ,states and the ,taliban in ,doha1 ,qatar1 on ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 or subsequent agreements or arrangements4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of all discussions1 transactions1 deconfliction arrangements1 or other agreements or arrangements with the ,taliban4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the status of access1 basing1 and overflight agreements with countries neighboring ,afghanistan that facilitate ongoing ,united ,states counterterrorism missions4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the status of-- 7,a7 human intelligence and multi-source intelligence assets dedicated to ,afghanistan2 and 7,b7 the ability of the ,united ,states to detect emerging threats against the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,a description of the number and types of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance assets and strike assets dedicated to ,afghanistan counterterrorism missions and associated flight times and times on station for such assets4 7#g7 ,an assessment of local or indigenous counterterrorism partners4 7#h7 ,an assessment of risks to the mission and risks to ,united ,states personnel involved in over-the-horizon counterterrorism options4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjb4 ,report on entities providing support for the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on entities providing support to the ,taliban4 7b7 ,elements of first report ,the first report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of support by state and non-state actors1 including the ,government of ,pakistan1 for the ,taliban between #bjja and #bjbj1 including the provision of sanctuary space1 financial support1 intelligence support1 logistics and medical support1 training1 equipping1 and tactical1 operational1 or strategic direction2 7#b7 an assessment of support by state and non-state actors1 including the ,government of ,pakistan1 for the #bjba offensive of the ,taliban that toppled the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan1 including the provision of sanctuary space1 financial support1 intelligence support1 logistics and medical support1 training1 equipping1 and tactical1 operational1 or strategic direction2 7#c7 an assessment of support by state and non-state actors1 including the ,government of ,pakistan1 for the ,september #bjba offensive of the ,taliban against the ,panjshir ,valley and the ,afghan resistance2 and 7#d7 a detailed description of ,united ,states diplomatic and military activities undertaken to curtail support for the #bjba offensive of the ,taliban that toppled the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,elements of subsequent reports ,each report required by subsection 7a7 after the first such report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of support by state and non-state actors for the ,taliban1 including the provision of sanctuary space1 financial support1 intelligence support1 logistics and medical support1 training1 equipping1 and tactical1 operational1 or strategic direction2 7#b7 an assessment of support by state and non-state actors for offensive actions of the ,taliban against any elements of the ,afghan resistance2 and 7#c7 a detailed description of ,united ,states diplomatic and military activities undertaken to curtail support for the ,taliban4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bjc4 ,report and strategy on ,united ,states-origin defense articles and services provided to ,afghanistan 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,united ,states-origin defense articles and defense services provided to the ,government of ,afghanistan on or before ,august #ad1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an inventory of all ,united ,states-origin defense articles and defense services provided to the ,government of ,afghanistan2 7,b7 an assessment of the current location and disposition of all such articles2 7,c7 an assessment of the risks that such articles pose to ,united ,states citizens and interests1 regional security1 and the people of ,afghanistan2 7,d7 an assessment of the most sensitive training provided by the ,united ,states to ,afghan forces and the current location and status of ,afghans who received such training2 and 7,e7 an assessment of the counterintelligence risk if the ,taliban provides access to ,united ,states-origin defense articles to the ,russian ,federation1 ,iran1 or the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on ,united ,states-origin defense articles and defense services provided to the ,government of ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7d7 shall include-- 7,a7 a plan to recover1 destroy1 or de-militarize ,united ,states-origin defense articles that pose a significant risk to ,united ,states citizens and interests1 regional security1 or the people of ,afghanistan2 and 7,b7 a plan-- 7i7 to identify ,afghan personnel whose training could present a significant risk to regional security or to the people of ,afghanistan2 and 7ii7 to ensure such personnel are not coerced to support the ,taliban or other hostile forces4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 and the strategy required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,defense article2 defense service2 training ,the terms defense article1 defense service1 and training have the meanings given those terms in section #dg of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgid74 ,,iii ,matters ,relating to ,hostages1 ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,applicants1 ,and ,refugees #cja4 ,report on hostages taken by the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the extent to which the ,taliban has engaged in the politically motivated taking or release of hostages or otherwise is engaging in practices of unlawful or wrongful detention4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 an assessment of whether there is credible information that detained ,united ,states citizens or ,united ,states lawful permanent residents are being held hostage or are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully by the ,taliban2 and 7#b7 an assessment of whether there is credible information that citizens of ,,nato allies are being held hostage or are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully by the ,taliban4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cjb4 ,briefings on status of special immigrant visa applicants1 refugees1 and parolees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ae days thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on the status of-- 7#a7 the processing of applications for the special immigrant visa program2 and 7#b7 refugee and parolee designations for nationals of ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,the initial briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period beginning on ,august #a1 #bjba1 and ending on the date of the briefing-- 7,a7 7i7 the number of nationals of ,afghanistan who have-- 7,i7 submitted applications for-- 7aa7 the special immigrant visa program2 or 7bb7 resettlement in the ,united ,states through the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program2 or 7,,ii7 sought entry to the ,united ,states as humanitarian parolees under section #bab7;d77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;d77#e772 and 7ii7 the status of such nationals of ,afghanistan2 7,b7 the number of ,department of ,state and ,department of ,homeland ,security employees assigned to processing applications described in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7 and adjudicating the entry of nationals of ,afghanistan as humanitarian parolees2 7,c7 the location of each national of ,afghanistan who has submitted such an application or sought entry to the ,united ,states as a humanitarian parolee2 7,d7 the status of any agreement between the ,united ,states and any foreign government that is hosting such nationals of ,afghanistan2 7,e7 an assessment of any required revision to the levels and forms of ,united ,states foreign assistance provided to entities supporting such nationals of ,afghanistan2 and 7,f7 the status of any national of ,afghanistan who-- 7i7 after ,july #a1 #bjba1 submitted an application described in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7 or sought entry to the ,united ,states as a humanitarian parolee2 and 7ii7 failed to meet ,united ,states vetting requirements4 7#b7 ,subsequent briefings ,each subsequent briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 for the preceding #ae-;day period4 7c7 ,form ,a briefing required by subsection 7a7 may be provided in classified form1 as necessary4 7d7 ,written materials ,the ,secretary of ,state may submit written materials in conjunction with a briefing under this section4 ,,iv ,restrictions on ,foreign ,assistance #dja4 ,statement of policy on ,united ,states assistance in ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states not to provide foreign assistance1 including development assistance1 economic support1 or security assistance under parts ,i and ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 the ,millennium ,challenge ,act of #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq471 the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 the ,,freedom ,support ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq471 or section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc71 to or through the ,taliban1 or in a manner that would directly benefit the ,taliban in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,humanitarian assistance ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to support the provision of humanitarian assistance for displaced and conflict-affected persons in ,afghanistan consistent with chapter #i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbib et seq471 provided that such assistance is not provided to or through the ,taliban or entities controlled by the ,taliban or persons with respect to which sanctions have been imposed under section #fjb or #fjc4 7c7 ,strategy ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the ,united ,states strategy to ensure the safe and timely delivery of targeted humanitarian assistance in ,afghanistan1 including by enabling humanitarian organizations to access related financial services1 consistent with this section4 #djb4 ,humanitarian assistance to countries and organizations supporting ,afghan refugees and ,afghan allies of the ,united ,states ,subject to section #djc1 it is the policy of the ,united ,states to support the provision of humanitarian assistance for displaced and conflict-affected persons seeking refuge from ,afghanistan in third countries1 as well as for hosting communities with measurable need in such third countries4 #djc4 ,review of foreign assistance to countries and organizations supporting the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of all forms of ,united ,states foreign assistance provided to or through the government of any country or any organization providing any form of material support to the ,taliban1 utilizing transparent metrics to measure the forms1 amounts1 goals1 objectives1 benchmarks1 and outcomes of such assistance4 7b7 ,aid suspension 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall suspend all forms of ,united ,states foreign assistance not covered by an exception under section #fjf7;b77#c7 provided to or through a government or organization described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,termination ,the suspension of ,united ,states foreign assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall cease to be in effect on the date on which the ,secretary-- 7,a7 has certified to the appropriate congressional committees that the government or organization subject to such suspension has ceased to provide material support to the ,taliban2 or 7,b7 has submitted to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in section #fjf7;c74 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the suspension of ,united ,states foreign assistance required under paragraph 7#a7 if1 not later than #aj days before issuing such a waiver1 the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 providing such assistance is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 sufficient safeguards are in place to ensure that no ,united ,states assistance is diverted to support the ,taliban4 #djd4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this title1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,v ,human ,rights in ,afghanistan #eja4 ,report on human rights abuses by the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the extent to which the ,taliban1 or any agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,afghanistan under the direction or control of the ,taliban or a member of the ,taliban1 has carried out or facilitated serious human rights abuse4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the ,taliban's respect for the rule of law1 press freedom1 and human rights1 including the rights of women1 girls1 and minorities1 in ,afghanistan2 7#b7 an assessment of the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan has adhered to the basic human rights standards set out in the ,united ,nations ,international ,covenant on ,civil and ,political ,rights1 which was ratified by ,afghanistan in #aihc1 and the ,universal ,declaration of ,human ,rights2 7#c7 a description of the scale and scope of any incidents of arbitrary arrest or extrajudicial execution2 7#d7 an assessment of the degree to which ,afghans who formerly served as part of the internationally recognized government of ,afghanistan or who have ties to the ,united ,states have been the target of ,taliban-supported revenge killings1 enforced disappearances1 or other forms of abuse1 including torture2 7#e7 a detailed description of how the rights of women1 girls1 and minorities in ,afghanistan have been impacted1 specifically with respect to access to education1 freedom of movement1 and right to employment1 since the ,taliban's seizure of power in ,august #bjba2 7#f7 an evaluation of the ability of human rights defenders1 female activists1 and journalists to freely operate in ,afghanistan without fear of reprisal2 7#g7 an assessment of whether any of the abuses carried out by the ,taliban1 or any agency or instrumentality described in subsection 7a71 constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity2 and 7#h7 a description of any steps taken to impede access by independent human rights monitors and ,united ,nations investigators4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be provided in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,vi ,sanctions with ,respect to the ,taliban #fja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,admission2 admitted2 alien ,the terms admission1 admitted1 and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,agricultural commodity ,the term agricultural commodity has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb74 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person-- 7,a7 means a person that is not a ,united ,states person2 and 7,b7 includes an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government4 7#e7 ,medical ,device ,the term medical device has the meaning given the term device in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#f7 ,medicine ,the term medicine has the meaning given the term drug in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#g7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a citizen of the ,united ,states or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such entity4 #fjb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to activities of the ,taliban and others in ,afghanistan 7a7 ,sanctions relating to support for terrorism ,on and after the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to each foreign person1 including any member of the ,taliban1 that the ,president determines provides financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or financial or other services to or in support of1 any terrorist group in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,sanctions relating to human rights abuses ,on and after the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to each foreign person1 including any member of the ,taliban1 that the ,president determines is responsible for1 complicit in1 or has directly or indirectly engaged in1 serious human rights abuses in ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,sanctions relating to drug trafficking ,on and after the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to each foreign person1 including any member of the ,taliban1 that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 plays a significant role in international narcotics trafficking centered in ,afghanistan2 or 7#b7 provides significant financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or financial or other services to or in support of1 any person described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,the exercise of all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 shall be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of any alien described in subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 is subject to revocation regardless of the issue date of the visa or other entry documentation4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien4 #fjc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to supporters of the ,taliban 7a7 ,in general ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7c7 with respect to any foreign person that the ,president determines provides support described in subsection 7b7 to or in support of-- 7#a7 the ,taliban or any member of the ,taliban2 or 7#b7 any agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,afghanistan under the direction or control of-- 7,a7 the ,taliban or a member of the ,taliban2 or 7,b7 another terrorist group or a member of such a group4 7b7 ,support described ,support described in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,military or paramilitary training4 7#b7 ,logistical or intelligence support4 7#c7 ,safe haven4 7#d7 ,financial1 material1 or technological support4 7#e7 ,financial or other services4 7c7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,the exercise of all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 may be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of any alien described in subsection 7a7 is subject to revocation regardless of the issue date of the visa or other entry documentation4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien4 #fjd4 ,support for multilateral sanctions with respect to the ,taliban 7a7 ,voice and vote at united nations ,the ,secretary of ,state shall use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states at the ,united ,nations to maintain the sanctions with respect to the ,taliban described in and imposed pursuant to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #aihh 7#bjaa7 and ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #bbee 7#bjae74 7b7 ,engagement with allies and partners ,the ,secretary of ,state shall1 acting through the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination established under section #a7;h7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7h771 engage with the governments of allies and partners of the ,united ,states to promote their use of sanctions against the ,taliban1 particularly for any support for terrorism1 serious human rights abuses1 or international narcotics trafficking4 #fje4 ,implementation2 penalties 7a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this title4 7b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this title or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this title shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7c7 ,report on implementation of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of sanctions under this title4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the number and identity of foreign persons with respect to which sanctions were imposed under sections #fjb and #fjc during the #ij-;day period preceding submission of the report4 7,b7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government to maintain sanctions on the ,taliban at the ,united ,nations pursuant to section #fjd7;a7 during that period4 7,c7 ,a description of the impact of sanctions imposed under sections #fjb and #fjc on the behavior of the ,taliban1 other groups1 and other foreign governments during that period4 #fjf4 ,waivers2 exceptions2 suspension 7a7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under this title with respect to a foreign person if the ,president1 not later than #aj days before the waiver is to take effect1 determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is in the vital national security interest of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,president shall submit with the certification a detailed justification explaining the reasons for the waiver4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,sanctions under this title shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities ,sanctions under section #fjb7;d77#b7 or #fjc7;c77#b7 shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,exceptions for humanitarian purposes 7,a7 ,in general ,sanctions under this title shall not apply with respect to the following activities3 7i7 ,activities to support humanitarian projects to meet basic human needs in ,afghanistan1 including-- 7,i7 disaster relief2 7,,ii7 assistance to refugees1 internally displaced persons1 and conflict victims2 7,,iii7 provision of health services2 and 7,,iv7 provision of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 medical devices1 or other articles to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of ,afghanistan4 7ii7 ,activities to support democracy building in ,afghanistan1 including projects relating to the rule of law1 citizen participation1 government accountability1 and civil society development4 7iii7 ,activities determined by the ,secretary of ,state to be appropriate for supporting education in ,afghanistan and that do not directly benefit the ,taliban1 including combating illiteracy1 increasing access to education1 particularly for girls1 and assisting education reform projects4 7iv7 ,activities that do not directly benefit the ,taliban to prevent infectious disease and promote maternal and child health1 food security1 and clean water assistance4 7v7 ,transactions necessary and incident to activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7v74 7vi7 ,transactions incident to travel into or out of ,afghanistan on a commercial or charter flight or through a land border crossing4 7,b7 ,personal communication ,sanctions under this title shall not apply to any postal1 telegraphic1 telephonic1 or other personal communication that does not involve a transfer of anything of value4 7,c7 ,internet communications ,sanctions under this title shall not apply to the provision of-- 7i7 services incident to the exchange of personal communications over the internet or software necessary to enable such services2 7ii7 hardware necessary to enable such services2 or 7iii7 hardware1 software1 or technology necessary for access to the internet4 7,d7 ,goods1 services1 or technologies necessary to ensure the safe operation of commercial aircraft ,sanctions under this title shall not apply to the provision of goods1 services1 or technologies necessary to ensure the safe operation of commercial aircraft produced in the ,united ,states or commercial aircraft into which aircraft components produced in the ,united ,states are incorporated1 if the provision of such goods1 services1 or technologies is approved by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury regarding the provision of such goods1 services1 or technologies1 if appropriate4 7#d7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this title shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7,b7 ,good defined ,in this paragraph1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7c7 ,suspension of sanctions 7#a7 ,suspension ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 may suspend the imposition of sanctions under this title if the ,secretary of ,state certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,taliban has-- 7,a7 publicly and privately broken all ties with other terrorist groups1 including al ,qaeda2 7,b7 verifiably prevented the use of ,afghanistan as a platform for terrorist attacks against the ,united ,states or partners or allies of the ,united ,states1 including by denying sanctuary space1 transit of ,afghan territory1 and use of ,afghanistan for terrorist training1 planning1 or equipping2 7,c7 provided humanitarian actors with full1 unimpeded access to vulnerable populations throughout ,afghanistan without interference or diversion2 7,d7 respected freedom of movement1 including by facilitating the departure of foreign nationals1 applicants for the special immigrant visa program1 and other at-risk ,afghans by air or land routes1 and the safe1 voluntary1 and dignified return of displaced persons2 and 7,e7 supported the establishment of an inclusive government of ,afghanistan that respects the rule of law1 press freedom1 and human rights1 including the rights of women and girls4 7#b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees with any certification under paragraph 7#a7 a report addressing in detail each of the criteria for the suspension of sanctions under paragraph 7#a74 ,such report shall be submitted in unclassified form4 ,,vii ,general ,provisions #gja4 ,termination ,this ,act shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4