Bill

Bill > S4491


US S4491

Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act


summary

Introduced
06/23/2022
In Committee
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Afghanistan.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act," seeks to prohibit the use of funds for the transfer or release of individuals detained at the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Afghanistan. The bill amends existing law (the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019) to add Afghanistan to the list of countries where the transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees is prohibited. This change would take effect retroactively as of December 27, 2021.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/23/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...