HR 5159
117th Congress
House
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Afghanistan Transparency Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1