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Declassification of Afghanistan Withdrawal Documents

This bill mandates the declassification of key documents related to the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan. This will provide citizens with access to information about the decisions and events that led to the chaotic withdrawal, allowing them to better understand government actions.
Key points
Mandates the release of a classified 2021 State Department cable warning about the consequences of the withdrawal.
Requires the publication of the State Department's official response to that cable.
Orders the declassification and publication of the full State Department after-action review of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5006
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of State to take certain actions for the declassification and publication of materials relating to the Afghanistan withdrawal, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5006.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the release of a classified 2021 State Department cable warning about the consequences of the withdrawal.
  • Requires the publication of the State Department's official response to that cable.
  • Orders the declassification and publication of the full State Department after-action review of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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 Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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