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HRES 1046118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Honoring the brave men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021 following the United States withdrawal, for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Feb 29, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1046 honors the individuals who participated in the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation following the U.S. military withdrawal. It recognizes their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in safely evacuating over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The resolution serves as a formal commendation for those involved in the evacuation operation.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1046 is a non-binding resolution that formally honors the personnel involved in the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation for their service and efforts during the operation.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution acknowledges the safe evacuation of more than 17,000 people from Afghanistan in 2021.
  • It honors the bravery and exceptional service of the men and women who participated in the evacuation.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but ultimately failed or expired without further action.
Who Benefits?

['Military and civilian personnel involved in the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation', 'U.S. Department of Defense and related agencies', 'Evacuees and their families recognized through the resolution']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable obligations.', 'No specific implementation or oversight mechanisms are included.', 'The resolution’s impact is primarily symbolic and does not affect policy or operational procedures.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It relates to the international affairs policy area and reflects congressional recognition of a significant military and humanitarian operation. The bill status is marked as failed or expired, indicating it did not advance to a vote or enactment.

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Indirect Effects

['May contribute to morale and public recognition of military and civilian personnel involved in evacuation operations.', 'Could influence future congressional commemorations or resolutions related to military operations.', 'Supports historical record-keeping and public awareness of U.S. evacuation efforts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is symbolic and does not include funding, enforcement, or policy changes. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring accurate historical acknowledgment and clear communication of the resolution’s non-binding nature. No full bill text or summary was provided, limiting detailed analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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