S.Res. 593 (112th): A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for in the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan.

Introduced:
Nov 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Patrick “Pat” Toomey [R-PA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.Res. stands for Senate simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on November 14, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 14, 2012
Referred to Committee Nov 14, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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Last updated Nov 14, 2012.
2 pages

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11/14/2012--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives 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 beginning its strategic withdrawal of forces from 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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