What does Preamble of No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 10, United States Code. The stated purpose is to improve the oversight of the disposition of accountable property in certain theaters of operation. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026'.

What does FINDINGS. of No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings related to the loss and potential exploitation of United States-funded equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2014, the collapse of Iraqi security forces in Mosul allowed ISIL to seize significant U.S.-origin equipment. The 2021 collapse of Afghan security forces resulted in the Taliban and other hostile actors acquiring substantial U.S.-funded defense equipment, including an estimated $7.1 billion in equipment. Reports indicate the Taliban gained access to approximately $57.6 million in funds provided by the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and USAID. The Taliban captured a large number of vehicles and armored vehicles, including approximately 700 trucks and Humvees, prior to the collapse of the Afghan government. Department of Defense oversight found limited interagency information regarding funds and equipment left behind in Afghanistan, and a lack of plans for recovery. ISIL converted captured U.S.-provided Humvees into vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) used against Iraqi and Kurdish forces. Iranian-backed militia and proxy networks pose a risk of diverting or accessing U.S.-origin defense equipment. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive equipment accountability, cost transparency, and partner force resiliency assessments before force reposturing or withdrawal decisions. Disposition decisions should consider options like retrograde, destruction, and sale to identify cost-neutral or cost-offsetting solutions. Current Department of Defense frameworks lack systemic integration for timely and comprehensive accounting of equipment disposition.

What does DISPOSITION OF ACCOUNTABLE PROPERTY IN DESIGNATED THEATERS OF of No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Chapter 153 of title 10, United States Code, by adding a new section (2582) concerning the disposition of accountable property in designated theaters of operation. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to the congressional defense committees within 60 days of initiating a significant force reposturing or withdrawal, detailing the accountable property involved. The report must include an inventory of the property, assessments of potential dispositions, cost estimates, and a plan to mitigate diversion risks. The Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary must approve dispositions exceeding $10,000,000 in value. An annual report summarizing dispositions, diversion incidents, and risk mitigation measures is required. The Comptroller General of the United States will review the implementation of the new section.

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No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on accountable property before significant force reposturing or withdrawal, including inventories, disposition plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Dispositions of accountable property valued over $10 million require approval from the Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary.
The bill mandates annual reports on equipment dispositions, diversion incidents, and risk mitigation measures, and authorizes a review by the Comptroller General of the United States.

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