119-hres667

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 667 Introduced in House

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 667

 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces who served in the war in 
 Afghanistan.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 August 29, 2025

Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 
 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

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 RESOLUTION

 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces who served in the war in 
 Afghanistan.

Whereas the war in Afghanistan, from October 7, 2001, to August 30, 2021, was 
 the longest armed conflict in the history of the United States;
Whereas more than 800,000 members of the Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan 
 over the course of two decades in defense of the Nation and its 
 interests;
Whereas 2,461 of such members laid down their lives in service, and more than 
 20,000 others were wounded, with scars both physical and invisible;
Whereas thousands of members continue to live with the lasting effects of post-
 traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and other service-connected 
 conditions;
Whereas Gold Star families, military spouses, children, and parents bore 
 immeasurable burdens and made enduring sacrifices in support of the 
 Nation; and
Whereas the final chapter of the conflict culminated in a terrorist attack at 
 Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021, in 
 which 13 such members were killed during the evacuation of American 
 citizens and Afghan allies: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) honors the courage, service, and sacrifice of all 
 Americans who served in the war in Afghanistan;

    (2) solemnly remembers the 2,461 members of the Armed 
 Forces who gave their lives in the conflict, including the 13 
 who were killed on August 26, 2021, during the final days of 
 the withdrawal;

    (3) expresses profound gratitude to all veterans of the 
 Afghanistan war, to their families, and to the Gold Star 
 families whose loved ones gave everything in defense of the 
 Nation; and

    (4) reaffirms the continuing need of the Federal Government 
 to provide veterans of Afghanistan and their families the 
 timely and comprehensive support, care, and recognition for 
 their service.
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