S 4491
Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act, restricts the use of U.S. Department of Defense funds to transfer or release individuals currently held at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba to Afghanistan. It effectively blocks the transfer of detainees to Afghan custody. The bill modifies existing legislation to specifically prohibit this action. This measure aims to prevent the potential re-transfer of detainees to a country facing ongoing instability.
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Primary sponsor
Marco Rubio
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James M. Inhofe
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