A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for during the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it supports the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that "I will never leave a fallen comrade"; (2) it believes it is unacceptable to abandon the search efforts for members of the Armed Forces who are missing or captured in the line of duty; and (3) the United States, while continuing to transition leadership roles in combat operations in Afghanistan, has a responsibility to continue fulfilling the promises made to members in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan now or in the future.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2965)

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2. 24 April 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 April 2013 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

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