A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 30, 2026
This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Australia, and other partner nations that fought alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other collective security and counterterrorism missions. The resolution expresses concern that retrospective, politically motivated accusations and investigations of war crimes against the forces of U.S. allies are harmful to alliance unity and servicemember confidence.
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