No American Left Behind Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a detailed report for Congress about how the military helps find and bring home Americans who are missing or held captive. It specifically looks at efforts in places like Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan where the U.S. has recently operated.
• The military must explain how it plans for rescue missions and what information it uses to track missing people in areas where there are no longer U.S. bases. It also asks for an assessment of what rules are used to decide when to send in troops for a rescue.
• The report would look for any laws or budget issues that make it harder to save Americans. It also explores creating a permanent policy called the No American Left Behind doctrine to ensure that finding missing citizens is always a main goal for the military.
• Officials would need to review how other countries handle similar situations to find the best ways to bring people home. This includes making sure the remains of Americans who died overseas are returned to their families even years after a conflict ends.

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