Senate Joint Resolution 12
116th Congress(2019-2020)
AFGHAN Service Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
12
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act or the AFGHAN Service Act
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for (1) the orderly withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and (2) political reconciliation and elections in Afghanistan independent of U.S. involvement.
All members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of the Global War on Terror shall receive a $2,500 bonus.
March 4, 2019
03/04/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
03/04/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:29 PM