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H.R.5071: To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress daily reports on the evacuation of citizens and permanent residents of the United States from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 23, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 23, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report daily on the efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents from Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that all such individuals who sought evacuation have been evacuated. Until such certification is submitted, DOD may not use FY2021 funds for activity which would have the effect of reducing the total number of service members deployed to Afghanistan,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 23, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Aug. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) |