HR 5060
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government studies and investigations
Iran
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Introduced: August 20, 2021
Introduced by:
Gimenez, Carlos A.
Republican
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Became law
Aug 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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