Recent Iraq Legislation
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The Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act - H.R. 4156
This legislation will change the direction of President Bush’s failed Iraqi policy: require the President to redeploy our troops, while providing our troops in harm’s way with the resources they need. President Bush has asked Congress for an additional nearly $200 billion for Iraq. The House instead passed a $50 billion package, instituting a redeployment timeline and other critical directives aimed at transitioning our role in Iraq and bringing our troops home. This bill requires redeployment of our troops within 30 days, with a goal for completion of deployment by December 15, 2008.
Passed November 14, 2007
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Condemning Withholding on Iraqi Corruption - H. Res. 734
This resolution raises objections to the Administration’s withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq. The American people and Congress deserve honest answers about the extent of corruption in the Iraqi government and whether corruption is fueling the insurgency and endangering our troops.
Passed October 16, 2007
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The War Profiteering Prevention Act - H.R. 400
This legislation creates a new federal criminal fraud offense to prohibit fraudulent acts involving the provision of goods or services in connection with a mission of the U.S. government overseas.
Passed October 9, 2007
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Contingency Planning for Redeployment from Iraq - H.R. 3087
This bill requires the Department of Defense, within 60 days, to submit a report on the status of planning for redeployment from Iraq to the congressional defense committees, with updated reports every 90 days thereafter.
Passed October 2, 2007
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Responsible Troop Deployment Cycles - H.R. 3159
This bill would require active duty forces to be guaranteed that their time at home match the length of their deployment. National Guard and reservists would be home for three times the length of the deployments. The bill would allow the President to waive these requirements to meet the national security needs of the country, and allow Service Chiefs of Staff to allow for the voluntary mobilization of members. These requirements would apply to those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Passed August 2, 2007
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Banning Permanent U.S. Bases in Iraq – H.R. 2929
This bill states that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing a permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq. It also states that it is the policy of the United States not to exercise U.S. control of the oil resources of Iraq. The measure bars the use of any funds provided by any law from being used to carry out any policy that contradicts these statements of policy.
Passed July 25, 2007
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Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act – H.R. 2956
The legislation would begin the responsible redeployment of U.S. troops within 120 days and complete redeployment by April 1, 2008. The President would have to report to Congress why troops should remain in Iraq for limited purposes such as to fight terrorism or to train Iraqi forces.
Passed July 12, 2007
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Amendment #2 to Senate-passed FY 2007 Supplemental Bill - H.R. 2206
Provides supplemental FY 2007 funding for the war; takes the fi rst step in holding the President accountable, requiring reports on benchmarks.
Passed May 24, 2007
Setting a Timetable for the Redeployment of U.S. Troops Out of Iraq - H.R. 2237
Calls for redeployment of troops to begin within 90 days and to be completed within 180 days of enactment.
Failed 171-255, May 10, 2007
Revised Version of the Iraq Accountability Act - H.R. 2206
This bill is a revised version of the original Iraq Accountability Act, which was passed by the House and Senate but vetoed by the President. Though the revised bill does not include the original’s tough provisions holding the Iraqi government accountable with a timeline for redeployment, it forced the President to abandon his threat to veto any bill containing accountability – agreeing to 18 benchmarks and a potential cut-off of reconstruction aid if progress is not made toward meeting them. The measure also includes a minimum wage increase, children’s health care, and other important domestic priorities.
Passed May 10, 2007
Signed into law by the President May 25, 2007
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U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act - H.R. 1591
Had it not been vetoed by the President, this bill would have supported our troops and veterans, held the Bush Administration and Iraqi government accountable, and brought our soldiers home by August 2008 or sooner. It would have expanded funding for veterans’ health care and hospitals and refocused military efforts on Afghanistan and fighting terrorism.
Passed March 23, 2007
Vetoed by the President May 1, 2007
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House Resolution Disapproving of the Troop Surge - H. Con. Res. 63
Disapproves of the President's plan to increase the number of troops in Iraq by more than 20,000 U.S. service men and women.
Passed February 16, 2007