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Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of State, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents in their possession referring or relating to certain aspects of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1240

Bill 117 H.Res. 1240, titled "Requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of State, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents in their possession referring or relating to certain aspects of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to request the President of the United States and direct the Secretary of State to provide the House of Representatives with copies of all documents in their possession that pertain to specific aspects of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. These aspects may include but are not limited to the decision-making process, communication with foreign governments, military strategy, and any agreements made with the Taliban or other parties involved in the withdrawal.

The resolution aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the decision-making process surrounding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, which has been a topic of significant debate and scrutiny. By requesting these documents, Congress seeks to better understand the factors and considerations that influenced the withdrawal and to assess the effectiveness of the decision-making process. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1240 is a non-partisan effort to gather information and shed light on the events leading up to and following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, with the ultimate goal of informing future policy decisions and ensuring accountability in the handling of such significant foreign policy matters.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1240

Bill HRES 1240 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HRES 1240 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022.  Bill HRES 1240's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102. as of September 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1240

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
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Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1240

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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