This week, Congress returns to consider issues including the path forward for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Despite the NDAA’s role improving the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs on eight previous occasions, this year’s NDAA so far excludes our Afghan allies. Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) have filed a necessary, bipartisan amendment to extend the Afghan SIV program through 2027. Extending this lifesaving program is crucial for securing eli