To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hr-5060
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2021-08-20
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan

Alliances

Asia

Conflicts and wars

Congressional oversight

Emergency planning and evacuation

Government studies and investigations

Iran

Middle East

Military facilities and property

Military operations and strategy

Military personnel and dependents
Latest action: action_date: 2021-08-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-08-20
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5060 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Ms. Salazar , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Buck , Mr. Garbarino , Ms. Cheney , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Fulcher , and Mrs. Spartz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

1. Department of Defense Inspector General report on withdrawal of United States armed forces from Afghanistan (a) Investigation required The Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan. Such investigation shall include an analysis of each of the following: (1) The extent to which, and the reasons why, United States humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the possession of the Taliban. (2) The extent to which Afghan forces in possession of United States equipment entered Iran with such equipment. (3) The effectiveness of the evacuation of United States and allied personnel from Afghanistan. (b) Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General shall submit to Congress a report that includes the findings of the investigation conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and any recommendations of the Inspector General for legislative action.