1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) A premature withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan would result in increased instability, violence, and the loss of human rights established through the presence of the United States and its allies over the past 17 years. (2) It is the objective of the United States Government to ensure a secure and stable Afghanistan that has the ability to secure its borders, maintain its own military forces, and prevent the establishment of terrorist safe havens that could be used to launch attacks against the United States. (3) A hasty withdrawal without ensuring the stability of the Government of Afghanistan and its ability to perform the functions as outlined will impact the security of the United States and its allies. Additionally, a hasty withdrawal will jeopardize the tremendous gains made in development and human rights for the citizens of Afghanistan. (4) The current talks with the Taliban led by Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad have excluded the legitimate Afghan government, despite the apparent completion of two draft agreements between the United States and the Taliban. Other vital constituencies have been excluded as well. (5) The foreign terrorist organization al Qaeda, responsible for the attacks of September 11, 2001, continues to operate in Afghanistan. (6) The Taliban, which contests or controls approximately half of Afghanistan, has a strong and intricate relationship with al Qaeda, and al Qaeda still sees Afghanistan as a safe haven for its leadership. (7) The Taliban has not publicly disavowed al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, or al Qaeda’s current leader, Ayman al Zawahiri. The Taliban has also never apologized for harboring al Qaeda, the 9/11 hijackers, and others responsible for murdering thousands of American citizens. (8) The withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, a long-standing Taliban demand, is a key component of the ongoing talks