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US HR5159

US HR5159
Afghanistan Transparency Act


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Introduced
09/03/2021
In Committee
09/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct annual reports and briefings regarding oversight of Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Afghanistan Transparency Act, directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, to submit annual reports and provide biannual briefings to the appropriate congressional committees regarding oversight of Afghanistan. The reports must cover various topics, including the U.S. government's over-the-horizon capabilities, the terrorist threat in Afghanistan, the status of U.S. military equipment, contingency plans for U.S. citizens and Afghan special immigrants, logistics support, and intelligence collection on the Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ISIS-K. The reports and briefings may be submitted in classified or unclassified form, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/03/2021)

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