Title: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal of American Forces from the country of Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of our members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women who undertook efforts in Afghanistan over the years have provided heroic service to the country and the peace experienced by our country is a direct result of the actions of our service members, diplomats, and humanitarians.
The concurrent resolution also expresses that veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment over the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek resources and reach out to friends, mentors, and caregivers.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 50 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 50

 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal of American 
 Forces from the country of Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish 
the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of our members of the Armed 
        Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 14, 2021

  Mrs. Hinson (for herself, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Feenstra, Mr. Garcia of 
California, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Bacon, Mr. 
    Calvert, Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Crawford, Mr. 
   McKinley, Ms. Stefanik, and Mr. Timmons) submitted the following 
  concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
  Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 
 Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal of American 
 Forces from the country of Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish 
the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of our members of the Armed 
        Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.

Whereas the United States was viciously attacked by the murderous terrorist 
        group al-Qaida on September 11, 2001;
Whereas al-Qaida was based in the country of Afghanistan, which was governed by 
        the ruthless and oppressive Taliban regime;
Whereas the United States led an international coalition of military forces into 
        Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, kill or capture Osama Bin Laden, and 
        depose the Taliban government;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of United States members of the Armed Forces, 
        diplomats, and humanitarians deployed to Afghanistan or supported 
        operations from afar;
Whereas for nearly 2 decades, the United States was spared from further major 
        attacks by international terror organizations; and
Whereas the withdrawal of the presence of the United States in Afghanistan had 
        led to the collapse of the Afghan government, return of the Taliban to 
        Afghan rule, and great heartache for so many: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the men and women who undertook the efforts of the past 
        years in Afghanistan provided heroic service to the country;
            (2) the peace our country experienced is a direct result of 
        the actions of our brave members of the Armed Forces, 
        diplomats, and humanitarians;
            (3) despite the chaotic end to operations in Afghanistan, 
        their service is something to be remembered, lauded, and 
        honored; and
            (4) any veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment 
        from the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek available 
        resources and the comfort, guidance, and counsel of friends, 
        mentors, and caregivers.
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