Calling for revisions to the existing rules of engagement under Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2016)
Urges the President to: (1) revise the existing rules of engagement in Afghanistan and provide commanders the ability to target the Taliban outside of instances where they pose a direct threat to the United States or its allies; and (2) empower the commander of Operation Resolute Support with the authority to train, advise, and assist the Afghan National Defense Security Forces at the tactical level as missions require.
Condemns terrorist activity in the Afghanistan region, especially the actions that Taliban forces have assisted and participated in against Afghan, U.S., and NATO forces.
Expresses concern regarding the flow of foreign fighters to and from Afghanistan.
What just happenedSep 28, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2016
- Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Armed Services Committee - Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
- Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Sep 28, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House