And finally, we must continue to share the stories and lessons of September 11th, 2001 with the generations too young to have experienced them. We must honor the valor of the men and women who served in our nation’s military and in the war that followed. We must think of those we lost and their families and loved ones who will forever be in mourning. We must never forget the sacrifices of our first responders and civilians who showed exemplary bravery and determination in the face of grave peril. “We are now twenty-two years removed from the September 11th terror attacks.
“On this somber day of remembrance, let us come together to reflect on the tragic events that forever changed our nation, remember the American lives lost, and honor the heroism shown that day. – For Country Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement in reflection of the anniversary of the Septemterrorist attacks:
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The legislation requires the DOD conduct a yearly briefing on cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan during the preceding year and an evaluation of how to improve future cooperation. The For Country Caucus also helped pass critical provisions of the Taiwan Partnership Act as part of the FY22 NDAA. That's why the 4CC worked to establish the Arctic Security Initiative, which requires the DOD to conduct a security assessment of the Arctic region and establish an Arctic Security Initiative with a five-year plan to fully resource the DOD and provide individual service-specific strategies for the Arctic. The For Country Caucus believes that the United States must be prepared to address future challenges with near peer adversaries. Modernizing the Department of Defense for Future Challenges: This includes efforts to strengthen the cyber workforce and cyber education, requires DOD to develop a Digital Infrastructure Plan, and tasks DOD with developing a National Defense Science and Technology Strategy. In the FY22 NDAA, the 4CC helped pass a number of provisions based off the CSC and NSCAI recommendations. The For Country Caucus supports the efforts of the Cyber Solarium Commission (CSC) and the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI). Securing America's Technological Future in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber: Passed in the FY22 NDAA, the commission will be required to produce a public and unclassified report with actionable recommendations, so the United States learns from our experience in Afghanistan and is prepared for future conflicts. The 4CC also helped lead efforts to pass the Afghan War Commission Act to create a non-partisan, independent commission that will conduct a comprehensive examination of the War in Afghanistan. The 4CC also successfully helped pass the total number of available special immigrant visas for Afghan nationals by 8,000 – thereby raising the total available visas by over 30%. By waiving the screening until their arrival in the United States, the act helped cut red tape and expedite the SIV application process for vulnerable Afghan allies. This includes a provision to waive requirements that Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants receive a medical screening in Afghanistan. That's why the 4CC secured a number of legislative provisions to support Afghan allies in the lead up to, and aftermath of the U.S. troops during the Global War on Terror-is both a moral imperative and a national security priority. allies-including the those who served alongside U.S. The For Country Caucus understands that supporting U.S. Honoring Our Commitments to Wartime Allies: The 4CC also lead initiatives to improve DoD mental health services, strengthen military hunger prevention efforts, and expand support efforts for Special Operations Gold Star Families. The For Country Caucus led the effort to pass the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act, legislation that authorizes the establishment of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall. Improving the Lives of Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families:
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