Did the House block the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan?
By Lauralei Singsank
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Several members of Congress in June proposed legislation that could potentially block troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, but the bill hasn't progressed.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow introduced the "Afghan Partnership and Transparency Act" which states that a rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan would "undermine diplomatic efforts for peace." Republican Rep. Liz Cheney is a cosponsor. Before troop numbers could decrease, the act would require the defense secretary to submit a report certifying that a withdrawal would not:
- Harm counterterrorism efforts
- Increase personnel risk
- Increase the potential for terrorism in Afghanistan
- Occur without NATO and ally support
- Go against U.S. national security
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