H.R. 5060 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5060 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Aug 20, 2021, sponsored by Carlos A. Gimenez with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 20, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 20, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Aug 20, 2021)
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