# 119-hres-1230: Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.

119-hres-1230, Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1230
- Congress: 119
- Title: Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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. - 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.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1656: PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1230 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1230)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-1656: PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1656)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1230 (as of 2026-09-21).