A resolution commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2751)

S.Res.461 through Congress

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Related House measure: H.Res.665 Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 12, 2016

Commends the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction for its ongoing role in identifying and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse.

Urges all inspectors general to look to the Office as an example of the vigor and independence with which the Senate expects them to pursue their duty.

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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · R–KY

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Foreign Relations Committee

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May 12, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2751)
May 12, 2016
Introduced in Senate

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HRES 665 · Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

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Discuss S.Res.461, 114th Congress: A resolution commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2016-05-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres461/BILLS-114sres461is.htm

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Discuss S.Res.461, 114th Congress: A resolution commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2016-05-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres461/BILLS-114sres461is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.461, 114th Congress: A resolution commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2016-05-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres461/BILLS-114sres461is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.461, 114th Congress: A resolution commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2016-05-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres461/BILLS-114sres461is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.461 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.