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119-sres-722119th Congress

A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

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Summary

Discouraging politicized war-crimes accusations against allied special operations forces. This resolution would express concern that retrospective or politically motivated allegations can undermine morale, trust, and coalition interoperability.

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  • Allied service members and families: Honors sacrifices in Afghanistan, citing 457 United Kingdom and 41 Australian lives lost.
  • U.S. and allied special operations forces: Warns that retrospective, politically driven accusations risk degrading morale, trust, and operational integration.
  • Executive branch and allied governments: Urges the Department of Defense and the Department of State to work with partners to ensure investigations avoid politicization and preserve confidence in outcomes.
  • National security and deterrence: States politicization could inhibit timely combat decisions, weaken deterrence, and embolden adversaries.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

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