Bill · H.R. 9242· House(119-HR-9242)
No American Left Behind Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Abraham Hamadeh
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No American Left Behind Act" requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a report to congressional defense committees. This report must focus on how the Department of Defense supports the recovery, repatriation, and accountability of United States nationals who are deceased, missing, or unlawfully detained abroad. It specifically highlights areas of recent or current military operations in Africa and the Middle East, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. The bill also asks for an evaluation of creating a formal "No American Left Behind" doctrine.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The bill emphasizes the use of diplomatic engagement and strategic leverage to recover detained nationals.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill requires assessing best practices of partner nations to improve recovery efforts.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
Requires the Secretary of Defense to report detailed assessments of missing and detained nationals to Congress.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commitment to Recovery: The bill emphasizes the obligation to recover and repatriate citizens held hostage or unlawfully detained, which could lead to more efforts to bring people home (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Increased Accountability: It requires a detailed assessment of cases involving deceased nationals whose remains are not recovered and those who are missing or wrongfully detained, particularly in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa (Section 2(c)(3)(H)).
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Improved Planning: By requiring an assessment of how rescue missions are incorporated into operational plans and the criteria for using military assets, the bill may improve the effectiveness of recovery efforts (Section 2(c)(3)(B) and (C)).
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Learning from Others: The bill requires the Department to look at best practices from partner nations that prioritize the recovery of their citizens even years after hostilities end (Section 2(c)(3)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas