House Bill 5159
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Afghanistan Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5159
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Afghanistan Transparency Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on U.S. military capability, intelligence, and command matters concerning Afghanistan. The bill specifies the matters that must be included in the report, including a current assessment of over-the-horizon capabilities to address terrorist threats.
The bill also requires DOD to provide biannual briefings through December 31, 2026, on the matters included in the report.
September 3, 2021
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09/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
09/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 9:00:19 AM