H.R. 5060 · 117th Congress
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal…
Full title
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.
13 cosponsors · 13 R
11 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 20, 2021
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Aug 20, 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 20, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.