A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.

Bill: 117-sconres-15
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2021-09-15
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan

Asia

Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Military operations and strategy

Military personnel and dependents

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6528)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-09-15
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>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 the United States is a direct result of the actions of the service members, diplomats, and humanitarians.</p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Daines , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Kennedy , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of the 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 Afghanistan, which was governed by the ruthless and oppressive Taliban regime; Whereas the United States led an international coalition of military forces into Afghanistan— (1) to destroy al-Qaida; (2) to kill or capture Osama bin Laden; and (3) to depose the Taliban government; Whereas hundreds of thousands of 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 led to— (1) the collapse of the Afghan government; (2) the return of the Taliban to Afghan rule; and (3) great heartache for so many: Now, therefore, be it

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 the United States experienced is a direct result of the actions of the brave members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, and humanitarians; (3) despite the chaotic end to operations in Afghanistan, the service of the members of the Armed Forces 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.