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119-hres-1230119th Congress

Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.

Sponsored By: Representative Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

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Summary

Protecting alliances by opposing politicized accusations against allied special operations forces. This resolution would affirm U.S. appreciation for coalition partners and warn that politically driven or retrospective war-crimes claims can erode trust and cooperation.

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  • Allied servicemembers and veterans: Expresses profound appreciation for partners including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand and cites sacrifices such as 457 U.K. and 41 Australian personnel killed in Afghanistan.
  • U.S. forces and commanders: Says retroactive or novel interpretations of the law of armed conflict risk undermining interoperability, morale, and deterrence in joint operations.
  • Executive branch and allied governments: Urges the Department of Defense and Department of State to work with partners to ensure investigations are impartial and free from political influence.
  • Justice and legal standards: Emphasizes respect for the rule of law and due process while discouraging politicized inquiries that apply new legal standards to past operations.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

NC • R

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