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House Resolution 13 honors 13 U.S. servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate

Original title: Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.

August 27, 2026

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Aug 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes an official congressional record regarding the casualties of the Afghanistan withdrawal, which remains a subject of ongoing federal oversight and debate.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Armed Forces

The resolution formally recognizes the service and deaths of members of the Armed Forces.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021 concluded a 20-year military presence in the country. context
Abbey Gate was the site of a suicide bombing during the evacuation at Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport that resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members. context

Summary

This resolution formally commemorates the 13 United States servicemembers who died at Abbey Gate during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. It serves as an official legislative recognition of their service and deaths.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It is a commemorative measure that formally recognizes the 13 U.S. servicemembers who died at Abbey Gate during the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a commemorative resolution, which expresses the sentiment of the House but does not change federal law or policy.

Why It Matters

This resolution establishes an official congressional record regarding the casualties of the Afghanistan withdrawal, which remains a subject of ongoing federal oversight and debate.

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personJoe Biden“President of the United States mentioned in the resolution title.”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body introducing the resolution.”Map →

organizationForeign Affairs“Committee assigned to review the resolution.”Map →

organizationArmed Services“Committee assigned to review the resolution.”Map →

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