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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

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Amendment· HAMDTHAMDT 344 (112th)failed

An amendment numbered 55 printed in House Report 112-88 to require: (1) A plan and timeframe on accelerated transition of military operations to Afghan authorities; (2) A plan and timeframe on negotiations leading to a political solution and reconciliation in Afghanistan; and (3) A new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on al-Qaeda. The amendment clarifies that nothing in this section limits the president under existing authority to go after al-Qaeda, share intelligence, or modify military strategy and tactics while redeploying US forces under the plan/timeframe required above.

United States · United States Congress

Amendment· HAMDTHAMDT 149 (113th)passed

Amendment requires the President to complete the accelerated transition of combat operations from U.S. Armed Forces to the Government of Afghanistan no later than by the end of 2013; the accelerated transition of military and security operations by the end of 2014, including the redeployment of U.S. troops; and to pursue robust negotiations to address Afghanistan's and the region's security and stability. Amendment also establishes the sense of Congress that should the President determine the necessity for post 2014 deployment of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the Congress should vote to authorize such a presence and mission by no later than June 2014.

United States · United States Congress

Bill· HRH.R. 10642 (119th)referred

STS Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2026