Proposal:AFGHAN Service Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	SJRES 12
Type of Legislation	Senate Joint Resolution
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act or the AFGHAN Service Act

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for (1) the orderly withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and (2) political reconciliation and elections in Afghanistan independent of U.S. involvement.

All members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of the Global War on Terror shall receive a $2,500 bonus.

Bill Title

AFGHAN Service Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
• 2019-03-04: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.