Who it affects
- Ahmad Shah Massoud, honored after his death
In committeeForeign affairs
Recognition of Ahmad Shah Massoud
H.Res. 1556 · Resolution · Introduced Sept. 16, 2026
This bill would have the House honor Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military leader of Afghanistan’s Northern Alliance, 25 years after his assassination.
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Where it stands
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What it would do
- The House would formally honor and recognize Ahmad Shah Massoud.
- The resolution identifies him as the former military leader of Afghanistan’s Northern Alliance.
- It marks 25 years since his assassination by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban on September 9, 2001.
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To honor and recognize Mr. Ahmad Shah Massoud, the former military leader of Afghanistan's Northern Alliance who was tragically assassinated by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban 25 years ago on September 9, 2001.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon (D-VA)
- Introduced
- Sept. 16, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 16, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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