Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 13: Urging the President of the United States to expand evacuation efforts for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas, including resumption of evacuation flights organized by the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts; urging the United States Department of State to secure legal protections and humanitarian assistance for Special Immigrant Visa applicants; urging the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States Department of Homeland Security to expedite the review of applications for Special Immigrant Visas; and requesting that the United States Secretary of State provide a report to Congress regarding efforts to reinstate evacuation flights for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas.

Passed both chambers Last action July 30, 2025: (H) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 15

Plain-language summary

HJR 13 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Urging the President of the United States to expand evacuation efforts for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas, including resumption of evacuation flights organized by the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts; urging the United States Department of State to secure legal protections and humanitarian assistance for Special Immigrant Visa applicants; urging the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States Department of Homeland Security to expedite the review of applications for Special Immigrant Visas; and requesting that the United States Secretary of State provide a report to Congress regarding efforts to reinstate evacuation flights for applicants with approved Special Immigrant Visas. Primary sponsor: Will Stapp (Republican). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2025): (H) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 15.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Will Stapp (Republican). 24 co-sponsors.