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Afghanistan Transparency Act

Introduced: September 3, 2021 Introduced by: Crow, Jason Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 3, 2021
Introduced in House
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Afghanistan Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on U.S. military capability, intelligence, and command matters concerning Afghanistan. The bill specifies the matters that must be included in the report, including a current assessment of over-the-horizon capabilities to address terrorist threats.

The bill also requires DOD to provide biannual briefings through December 31, 2026, on the matters included in the report.

What's happening now September 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4350 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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All 3 Democratic 1
Cheney, Liz
· Sep 3, 2021
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Sep 3, 2021
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Sherrill, Mikie
New Jersey · Sep 3, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5159: Afghanistan Transparency Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5159/
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"H.R. 5159: Afghanistan Transparency Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5159/.
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H.R. 5159, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5159/.
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[H.R. 5159: Afghanistan Transparency Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5159/)
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