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Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation Committee Establishment

This bill proposes creating a special Congressional committee to investigate the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Its purpose is to understand the events, including security issues, evacuation planning, and intelligence use, providing citizens with a full picture of what happened.
Key points
Establishment of a twelve-member joint committee from the Senate and House of Representatives to investigate the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The committee is tasked with compiling a report analyzing intelligence, civilian evacuation planning, and government decisions.
The report will be unclassified, with a potential classified annex, and submitted to Congress within 90 days of the committee's formation.
The goal is to ensure transparency and accountability regarding government actions, potentially influencing future national security and foreign policy decisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2929
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2929.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a twelve-member joint committee from the Senate and House of Representatives to investigate the Afghanistan withdrawal.
  • The committee is tasked with compiling a report analyzing intelligence, civilian evacuation planning, and government decisions.
  • The report will be unclassified, with a potential classified annex, and submitted to Congress within 90 days of the committee's formation.
  • The goal is to ensure transparency and accountability regarding government actions, potentially influencing future national security and foreign policy decisions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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