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US HR667
Resolution
Status
8/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Van Drew
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AI Summary
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Honors the courage, service, and sacrifice of all Americans who served in the Afghanistan war, which lasted from October 7, 2001 to August 30, 2021—the longest armed conflict in U.S. history
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Solemnly remembers the 2,461 service members who died in the conflict, including the 13 killed in the August 26, 2021 terrorist attack at Abbey Gate during the final withdrawal
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Recognizes that more than 800,000 service members deployed to Afghanistan over two decades, with over 20,000 wounded
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Expresses gratitude to Afghanistan war veterans, their families, and Gold Star families
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Reaffirms the federal government's obligation to provide timely and comprehensive support, care, and recognition to Afghanistan veterans and their families
Legislative Description
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces who served in the war in Afghanistan.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
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.
8/29/2025