Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation. 

Bill 118 HRES 1469, titled "Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to hold key officials in the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their roles in the decision-making and execution failures during the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

The bill specifically targets officials who were responsible for the planning and execution of the withdrawal, as well as those who made key decisions that led to the chaotic and deadly evacuation process. It calls for a thorough investigation into the actions of these officials and seeks to ensure that they are held accountable for any mistakes or missteps that occurred during the withdrawal.

The bill has garnered attention from both sides of the political aisle, with some lawmakers arguing that accountability is necessary to prevent similar failures in the future, while others have criticized the bill as a partisan attack on the Biden-Harris administration. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1469 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the need for transparency and accountability in government decision-making processes. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on the Biden-Harris administration.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1469

Introduced on
2024-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation. 

Bill 118 HRES 1469, titled "Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to hold key officials in the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their roles in the decision-making and execution failures during the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

The bill specifically targets officials who were responsible for the planning and execution of the withdrawal, as well as those who made key decisions that led to the chaotic and deadly evacuation process. It calls for a thorough investigation into the actions of these officials and seeks to ensure that they are held accountable for any mistakes or missteps that occurred during the withdrawal.

The bill has garnered attention from both sides of the political aisle, with some lawmakers arguing that accountability is necessary to prevent similar failures in the future, while others have criticized the bill as a partisan attack on the Biden-Harris administration. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1469 highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the need for transparency and accountability in government decision-making processes. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on the Biden-Harris administration.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedEnsuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidential administrations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/23/2024

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation. 


Latest Action9/25/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.