HR-5159 : Still Just a Bill

Afghanistan Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on U.S. military capability, intelligence, and command matters concerning Afghanistan. The bill specifies the matters that must be included in the report, including a current assessment of over-the-horizon capabilities to address terrorist threats.

The bill also requires DOD to provide biannual briefings through December 31, 2026, on the matters included in the report.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-09-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2021-09-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Afghanistan
  • Alliances
  • Asia
  • China
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Europe
  • Foreign labor
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Iran
  • Middle East
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military command and structure
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Russia
  • Terrorism
  • Visas and passports

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