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Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.

USA119th CongressHRES-1230| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution acknowledges the profound appreciation of the United States for its longstanding alliances with nations like the United Kingdom and Australia, honoring the significant sacrifices made by their armed forces, including Special Operations Forces , who fought alongside U.S. troops in conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq. These allied forces played an integral role in achieving coalition objectives, demonstrating exceptional courage and dedication to global security and stability. Congress expresses deep concern that retrospective and politicized accusations of war crimes against these allied forces, particularly when raised long after the events, risk undermining the crucial mutual trust , interoperability , and morale within U.S.-allied military relationships. Such accusations, if driven by political pressures rather than purely by facts and evidence, are viewed as detrimental to alliance unity and could even trigger legal restrictions on U.S. forces partnering with allied units. The resolution urges the executive branch to proactively work with allied governments to ensure that any investigations or legal processes regarding alleged war crimes are conducted without politicization, thereby bolstering confidence in the outcomes. It emphasizes that honoring allied sacrifices and preserving the strength and cohesion of these alliances is in the national interest of the United States, and that politicization of such allegations threatens to weaken crucial international partnerships.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-722
Submitted in Senate
  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-722
    Submitted in Senate

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-722: A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.

Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.

USA119th CongressHRES-1230| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This resolution acknowledges the profound appreciation of the United States for its longstanding alliances with nations like the United Kingdom and Australia, honoring the significant sacrifices made by their armed forces, including Special Operations Forces , who fought alongside U.S. troops in conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq. These allied forces played an integral role in achieving coalition objectives, demonstrating exceptional courage and dedication to global security and stability. Congress expresses deep concern that retrospective and politicized accusations of war crimes against these allied forces, particularly when raised long after the events, risk undermining the crucial mutual trust , interoperability , and morale within U.S.-allied military relationships. Such accusations, if driven by political pressures rather than purely by facts and evidence, are viewed as detrimental to alliance unity and could even trigger legal restrictions on U.S. forces partnering with allied units. The resolution urges the executive branch to proactively work with allied governments to ensure that any investigations or legal processes regarding alleged war crimes are conducted without politicization, thereby bolstering confidence in the outcomes. It emphasizes that honoring allied sacrifices and preserving the strength and cohesion of these alliances is in the national interest of the United States, and that politicization of such allegations threatens to weaken crucial international partnerships.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-722
Submitted in Senate
  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-722
    Submitted in Senate
Pat Harrigan

Pat Harrigan

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-722: A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted