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Public Release of Dissent Cables on Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal.

This law mandates the State Department to provide Congress with classified documents containing dissenting opinions regarding the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Within 60 days, unclassified versions of these documents, with authors' personal information removed, must be made public. This provides citizens with greater transparency into the internal governmental debates surrounding a major foreign policy decision.
Key points
Requires the disclosure of classified memos and cables expressing dissent over the manner of the US Armed Forces withdrawal from Afghanistan to Congress.
Unclassified versions of these documents must be made publicly available within 60 days, increasing government transparency.
Personal information of the dissenting officials will be redacted to protect their identities.
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Print number: 118_S_1583
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress classified dissent cables relating to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1583.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the disclosure of classified memos and cables expressing dissent over the manner of the US Armed Forces withdrawal from Afghanistan to Congress.
  • Unclassified versions of these documents must be made publicly available within 60 days, increasing government transparency.
  • Personal information of the dissenting officials will be redacted to protect their identities.
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 2025-12-26.

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