National Commission on United States Involvement in Afghanistan Act of 2021

National Commission on United States Involvement in Afghanistan Act of 2021

This bill establishes the independent National Commission on United States Involvement in Afghanistan. The commission shall assess and report on issues related to U.S. involvement in Afghanistan since 2001, specifically (1) U.S. strategic goals and interests and whether such goals were achieved, (2) U.S. assessments of the situation and whether those assessments were accurately communicated to policymakers and the public, (3) efforts by the United States and its allies to withdraw from Afghanistan, (4) U.S. efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghan allies, and (5) recommendations for corrective measures for future foreign policy endeavors.

The commission terminates 60 days after submitting its final report to Congress.

Bill 117 HR 5174, also known as the National Commission on United States Involvement in Afghanistan Act of 2021, was introduced in the US Congress to establish a commission to investigate and report on the United States' involvement in Afghanistan. The purpose of the commission is to provide a comprehensive and impartial assessment of the US government's policies and actions in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021.

The bill outlines the composition of the commission, which would consist of 12 members appointed by congressional leaders and the President. The commission would be tasked with conducting a thorough review of US military, diplomatic, and development efforts in Afghanistan, as well as assessing the impact of these efforts on the Afghan people and the region as a whole.

The commission would also be responsible for making recommendations to Congress and the President on how to improve future US foreign policy and military engagements. The bill specifies that the commission's report must be submitted to Congress and the President within 18 months of the commission's establishment. Overall, the National Commission on United States Involvement in Afghanistan Act of 2021 aims to provide a comprehensive and objective analysis of the US government's actions in Afghanistan over the past two decades, with the goal of informing future policy decisions and ensuring accountability for past actions.