What does Preamble of No American Left Behind Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress. The report concerns the recovery of certain United States nationals. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

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

This bill is formally titled the 'No American Left Behind Act'.

What does DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORT ON RECOVERY OF CERTAIN UNITED of No American Left Behind Act do?

This section mandates a report from the Secretary of Defense to the congressional defense committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must address the Department of Defense's support for the recovery, repatriation, and accountability of United States nationals abroad, including those deceased, unlawfully detained, missing, or of unresolved status. The report's scope includes cases in the Middle East and Africa, particularly Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Specific elements of the report include assessments of interagency coordination, geographic combatant command planning, criteria for military asset use, intelligence maintenance, and statutory/policy gaps. The report should also assess best practices from partner nations and the feasibility of establishing a formal 'No American Left Behind' doctrine within the Department of Defense. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, with a potential classified annex for sensitive information regarding deceased nationals' cases.

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No American Left Behind Act

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

Author: Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)

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The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the Department of Defense's efforts to recover, repatriate, and account for United States nationals abroad, including those deceased, detained, missing, or with unresolved status.
This report must assess interagency coordination, planning, asset use, intelligence, and policy gaps related to the recovery of U.S. nationals, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
The report will explore establishing a formal 'No American Left Behind' doctrine within the Department of Defense and analyze best practices from other nations.

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