WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Mike Rounds issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) today introduced the Afghan Ally Records and Credential Heritage (ARCH) Act, legislation to establish a Department of War process to identify, verify and preserve the service records of certain Afghan allies who served alongside our forces during the war in Afghanistan.
Under the ARCH Act, the Department of War would establish a secure online application system through which eligible Afghan allies or their representatives could submit service information and supporting documentation. After reviewing available military, contractor and biometric records, the De...