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Mandatory Congressional Notification of Abandoned US Military Equipment in Terrorist Attacks.

This bill aims to enhance national security by requiring intelligence agencies to inform Congress if abandoned U.S. military equipment is used in terrorist attacks. This ensures citizens can have greater confidence that the government is monitoring and responding to threats related to lost equipment, potentially improving overall security.
Key points
Intelligence agencies must notify Congress within 30 days if abandoned U.S. military equipment from Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria is used in a terrorist attack.
The notification must include details about the equipment, when and where it left U.S. custody, information on the attack's orchestrators, and the number of casualties.
The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in national security matters, indirectly impacting citizen safety.
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Print number: 117_S_3657
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to provide notification to Congress of abandoned United States military equipment used in terrorist attacks.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3657.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Intelligence agencies must notify Congress within 30 days if abandoned U.S. military equipment from Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria is used in a terrorist attack.
  • The notification must include details about the equipment, when and where it left U.S. custody, information on the attack's orchestrators, and the number of casualties.
  • The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in national security matters, indirectly impacting citizen safety.
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. Thune, John [R-SD].

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.

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