United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 331 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should immediately reassess the United States mission in Afghanistan and redirect funding to strengthen homeland security, to create jobs, and to reduce the Federal deficit and debt.

Last action — Referred to House Foreign Affairs

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces should be commended for their efforts in Afghanistan; (2) President Obama should reassess the mission in Afghanistan, articulate the United States' goals and national interest, and develop a plan to bring members the Armed Forces home and reduce U.S. investments in Afghan nation-building; and (3) savings from the phased withdrawal and reassessment of civilian assistance in Afghanistan should be redirected to priorities and nation-building in the United States by investing in critical homeland security needs and by creating jobs and rebuilding the economy through infrastructure redevelopment, support for entrepreneurs, and efforts to reduce the federal deficit and debt.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  2. Referred to House Armed Services

  3. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 331 do?
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces should be commended for their efforts in Afghanistan; (2) President Obama should reassess the mission in Afghanistan, articulate the United States' goals and national interest, and develop a plan to bring members the Armed Forces home and reduce U.S. investments in Afghan nation-building; and (3) savings from the phased withdrawal and reassessment of civilian assistance in Afghanistan should be redirected to priorities and nation-building in the United States by investing in critical homeland security needs and by creating jobs and rebuilding the economy through infrastructure redevelopment, support for entrepreneurs, and efforts to reduce the federal deficit and debt.
Who sponsors HRES 331?
HRES 331 is sponsored by Hansen Clarke (Democrat).
What is the current status of HRES 331?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 331?
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