H.Res. 595 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, Jul 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors those who evacuated Afghanistan in 2021
This resolution recognizes and thanks the people who participated in the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan after the United States withdrew. It specifically honors their courageous efforts in safely evacuating over 17,000 people, including citizens and Afghan allies, from Taliban-controlled areas.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution that honors the service members and other personnel involved in the evacuation. It doesn't create new laws or programs, but formally recognizes their extraordinary efforts.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 17, 2025)
This resolution recognizes and thanks the courageous men and women who participated in the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, rescuing over 17,000 citizens and Afghan allies.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 595
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 17, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.”