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H.R. 5159

Referred to Committee

Afghanistan Transparency Act

Introduced 9/3/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

9/3/2021 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 9/3/2021

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Topics & Subjects

AfghanistanAlliancesAsiaChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency planning and evacuationEuropeForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyRussia

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Democrat • CO-6

Sponsored 9/3/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

D-NJ-11

Joined 9/3/2021

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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

D-MA-6

Joined 9/3/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House9/3/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3