IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1433 
Condemning the Taliban as a terrorist organization and supporting the Vienna 
Process as a platform for anti-Taliban political opposition. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 
Mr. BURCHETT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the Taliban as a terrorist organization and sup-
porting the Vienna Process as a platform for anti- 
Taliban political opposition. 
Whereas the Taliban, having seized control of Afghanistan in 
August 2021, has engaged in a systematic campaign of 
violence, repression, and terror, undermining the funda-
mental rights of the Afghan people and violating inter-
national norms, while also harboring foreign terrorist or-
ganizations and providing them with a safe haven to op-
erate, further destabilizing the region and posing a threat 
to global security; 
Whereas the Taliban’s actions, which include the persecution 
of women and girls, the suppression of free speech, and 
the targeting of ethnic and religious minorities, exemplify 
the characteristics of a terrorist organization and war-
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rant unequivocal condemnation by the international com-
munity; 
Whereas, in light of the Taliban’s continued acts of terrorism 
and oppression, it is imperative that the United States 
reaffirms its commitment to promoting democratic gov-
ernance and human rights in Afghanistan, as well as sup-
porting those who oppose the Taliban’s authoritarian 
rule; 
Whereas the Vienna Process, an inclusive political dialogue 
platform established in Vienna, Austria, serves as a bea-
con of hope for all anti-Taliban opposition groups, fos-
tering a united front against the Taliban’s oppressive re-
gime; 
Whereas the Vienna Process promotes collaboration and 
inclusivity, bringing together diverse factions, including 
former government officials, civil society representatives, 
and various ethnic groups, ensuring that all voices within 
Afghanistan’s opposition are heard and represented; 
Whereas the Vienna Process has emerged with an emphasis 
on inclusivity and comprehensive representation of the 
Afghan populace, thereby enhancing the legitimacy and 
effectiveness of efforts to establish a democratic and ac-
countable governance structure in Afghanistan; 
Whereas the Vienna Process embodies a commitment to 
peaceful negotiation and conflict resolution, providing an 
alternative to the Taliban’s violent tactics and fostering 
an environment where dialogue can flourish; 
Whereas the Vienna Process is endorsed by Vets4NRF, an 
organization of United States veterans that supports all 
anti-Taliban movements, including the National Resist-
ance Front of Afghanistan, led by Ahmad Massoud, and 
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the Afghanistan Green Trend, led by Amrullah Saleh, 
within the United States, with the aim of improving the 
relationship between Afghanistan and the United States; 
Whereas the United States dedicated over 20 years to sup-
porting democracy and strengthening the rule of law in 
Afghanistan through diplomatic and military efforts; and 
Whereas the United States and veterans of the Global War 
on Terrorism, and their families, who sacrificed greatly 
in this 20-year war in the name of protecting the United 
States from terrorism by strengthening Afghanistan’s 
freedom, remain committed to supporting the people of 
Afghanistan in their ongoing struggle for freedom: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the Taliban as a terrorist organi-
zation for its ongoing violent and oppressive actions 
against the people of Afghanistan and its blatant 
disregard for human rights and international law, as 
well as its support for international terrorist organi-
zations; 
(2) supports the Vienna Process as a crucial 
platform for uniting all anti-Taliban political opposi-
tion 
groups, 
emphasizing 
the 
importance 
of 
inclusivity and representation in the pursuit of a 
democratic future for Afghanistan; 
(3) encourages continued international engage-
ment with the Vienna Process and its stakeholders, 
recognizing its potential to forge a united front 
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against the Taliban and create pathways for sustain-
able peace and stability in Afghanistan; 
(4) calls on the United States Government to 
actively participate in and support the Vienna Proc-
ess, ensuring that the voices of the people of Af-
ghanistan are prioritized in any future negotiations 
regarding the governance of Afghanistan; 
(5) reiterates the importance of standing in sol-
idarity with the people of Afghanistan, particularly 
those who have been marginalized and oppressed 
under the Taliban regime, and affirms the commit-
ment to uphold human rights and democratic prin-
ciples in all diplomatic efforts; and 
(6) respectively requests that the Clerk of the 
House of Representatives transmit a copy of this 
resolution to the Secretary of State and to the 
United Nations, urging them to support the aims of 
the Vienna Process in fostering a democratic Af-
ghanistan free from the tyranny of the Taliban. 
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