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.
Latest action · Sep 14, 2021 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.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedSep 14, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 18
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 14, 2021 to Sep 24, 2021, with 13 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-WA | Dan Newhouse | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-WV | David B. McKinley | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-NE | Don Bacon | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-NY | Elise M. Stefanik | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-AR | Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-CA | Ken Calvert | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-IA | Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-CA | Mike Garcia | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-LA | Mike Johnson | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-IA | Randy Feenstra | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-AL | Robert B. Aderholt | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-OK | Stephanie I. Bice | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-SC | William R. Timmons IV | Original | Sep 14, 2021 |
| R-VA | Ben Cline | Sep 24, 2021 | |
| R-UT | Blake D. Moore | Sep 24, 2021 |
Actions 2
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- Sep 14, 2021Introduced in House
- Sep 14, 2021Referred 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.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCONRES 15 | 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, | Related bill | Sep 15, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Sep 14, 2021Introduced in House
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