US Congress House Resolution 920 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-28 - Referred to House Armed Services
Pending: House Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Calling for revisions to the existing rules of engagement under Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan. 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.

Calling for revisions to the existing rules of engagement under Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan.

Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-28	House	Referred to House Armed Services
2016-09-28	House	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2016-09-28	House	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.
2016-09-28	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/920/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres920/BILLS-114hres920ih.pdf