House Bill 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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5060
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
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. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.
August 20, 2021
08/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
08/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:19:03 PM