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Congressional Investigation into 2021 US Withdrawal from Afghanistan.

This bill establishes a special Joint Select Committee of Congress (Senate and House) to conduct a full investigation into the 2021 United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. The goal is to produce a report explaining to citizens how key decisions were made, including civilian evacuation planning, US force safety, and the rapid pace of the withdrawal. The report aims to provide facts on intelligence warnings, planning, and abandoned assets, crucial for assessing government accountability and future national security.
Key points
Establishment of a Joint Congressional Committee (12 members) to investigate the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The Committee must produce a report within 90 days, analyzing intelligence warnings, noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) plans, and White House decisions.
The report must assess what US and allied military assets may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban and other terrorist organizations.
Requirement for the release of the full, unredacted transcript of the phone call between President Biden and President Ghani on July 23, 2021.
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Print number: 118_S_170
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to establish a Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan to conduct a full investigation and compile a joint report on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_170.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a Joint Congressional Committee (12 members) to investigate the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • The Committee must produce a report within 90 days, analyzing intelligence warnings, noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) plans, and White House decisions.
  • The report must assess what US and allied military assets may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban and other terrorist organizations.
  • Requirement for the release of the full, unredacted transcript of the phone call between President Biden and President Ghani on July 23, 2021.
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 2025-12-26.

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