Current Congressional Legislative Initiatives on Iraq

OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED SENATE LEGISLATION

S.Con.Res. 2 – Sponsor: Joseph Biden (D-DE)
"A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 18
Summary: S.Con.Res. 2 states that "it is not in the national interest of the United States to deepen its military involvement in Iraq, particularly by escalating the United States military force presence in Iraq." It asserts that the primary U.S. strategic objective in Iraq should be having Iraqi leaders make the political compromises necessary to end the violence. S.Con.Res. 2 calls for greater regional and international support for Iraq, an internationally-sponsored peace and reconciliation process, and, most importantly, a timeline for transferring security responsibilities over to the Iraqi government and Iraqi Security Forces. S.Con.Res. 2 was passed in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee markup session with no amendments on January 24, 2007, but cloture on the motion to proceed was not invoked by the Senate.

S. 1044 – Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden (D-DE)
“A bill to improve the medical care of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 29, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: Requires the Secretary to: (1) assign at least one case manager for every 20 recovering servicemembers; (2) screen every servicemember returning from deployment in Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom for traumatic brain injury (requiring two related studies); and (3) require DOD medical records management systems to communicate with such systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

S.J.Res. 15 – Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden (D-DE)
“A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.”
Introduced: May 25, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243).

S.Res. 39 – Sponsor: Robert Byrd (D-WV)
"A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the need for approval by the Congress before any offensive military action by the United States against another nation."
Introduced: January 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: S.Res. 39 reaffirms that although "the President, in an emergency, may act to defend the country and repel sudden attack," the Constitution grants Congress "the power to take the country from a state of peace to a state of war" and therefore "any offensive military action by the United States against another country shall occur only after the Congress has authorized such action."

S.965 - Sponsor: Robert Byrd (D-WV)
“An original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 22, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: S. 965, also known as the “U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007,” makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities. It requires the President to commence the phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq with the goal of redeploying, by March 31, 2008, all U.S. combat forces from Iraq. S. 965 was passed in the Senate 51-47 on March 29 but is likely to be vetoed by President Bush.

S. 670 – Sponsor: Hillary Clinton (D-NY)
“A bill to set forth limitations on the United States military presence in Iraq and on United States aid to Iraq for security and reconstruction, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: February 16, 2007
Sponsor: Hillary Clinton (D-NY)
Cosponsors: none
Summary: S. 670, also known as the “Iraq Troop Reduction and Protection Act of 2007,” caps the number of troops in Iraq at their January 1, 2007, level and requires the president to seek congressional authorization before sending more troops. S. 670 cuts off financial support for the Iraqi government unless they meet certain conditions and requires phased redeployment of U.S. armed forces from Iraq within 90 days of the date of enactment or congressional authorization for the use of force would expire.

S. 1444 – Sponsor: Hillary Clinton (D-NY)
“A bill to provide for free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and parcels sent to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.”
Introduced: May 22, 2007
Cosponsors: 2

S. 1305 – Sponsor: Tom Coburn (R-OK)
“A bill making emergency war appropriations for American troops overseas, without unnecessary pork barrel spending and without mandating surrender or retreat in Iraq, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: May 3, 2007
Cosponsors: 3

S. 308 – Sponsor: Chris Dodd (D-CT)
"To prohibit an escalation in United States military forces in Iraq without prior authorization by Congress."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 2
Summary: S. 308 states that any additional increase in U.S. troops in Iraq beyond January 16, 2007 levels must be specifically authorized by Congress. While other legislation seeks to limit the number of new troops in Iraq through funding mechanisms, S. 308 seeks to limit the escalation through the authorization process instead. Sen. Dodd tried to introduce S. 308 as an amendment to the Biden-Hagel-Levin resolution during the committee markup on January 24, 2007, but the amendment failed. It may be reintroduced during Senate floor debate.

S. 121 – Sponsor: Russell Feingold (D-WI)
"To provide for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq."
Introduced: January 4, 2007
Cosponsors: 3
Summary: S. 121 calls for redeploying U.S. forces out of Iraq no later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of S. 121, while leaving a minimal level of U.S. forces in Iraq to "engage directly in targeted counterterrorism activities, train Iraq security forces, and protect United States infrastructure and personnel in Iraq." S. 121 stipulates that the Secretaries of State and Defense present a joint strategy for redeploying U.S. forces out of Iraq no later than 60 days after S. 121 is enacted.

S. 448 – Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-WI)
"To prohibit the use of funds to continue deployment of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq beyond six months after the date of the enactment of this Act."
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 3
Summary: S. 448, also known as the “Iraq Redeployment Act of 2007,” cuts off funding for the Iraq war 180 days after the date of enactment. Some funding is allowed to continue for counterterrorism operations, to protect American infrastructure and civilian personnel, to allow training of Iraqi Security Forces, and provide for reconstruction activities in Iraq.

S. 1077 – Sponsor: Russell D. Feingold (D-WI)
“A bill to safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.”
Introduced: April 10, 2007
Cosponsors: 9
Summary: Directs the President to transition the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq to the following purposes: (1) conducting limited scope and duration operations against al Qaeda and other international terrorist organizations; (2) providing security for U.S. infrastructure and personnel; and (3) training and equipping Iraqi security services. Exempts such activities from the funding and redeployment provisions of this Act.

S.J.Res 3 – Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
“A joint resolution to specify an expiration date for the authorization of use of military force under the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and to authorize the continuing presence of United States forces in Iraq after that date for certain military operations and activities.”
Introduced: February 17, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: S.J.Res. 3 states that the “Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002” (P.L. 107-243) shall expire on December 31, 2007. After that date, U.S. armed forces may remain in Iraq only for specific missions including: training Iraqi Security Forces, force protection responsibilities, border security, and counterterrorism operations and related logistical support.

S. 233/S. 287 – Sponsor: Edward Kennedy (D-MA)
"To prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq above the numbers existing as of January 9, 2007."
Introduced: January 9, 2007
Cosponsors: 9
Summary: S. 233 prohibits the use of funds to increase the number of U.S. forces in Iraq above the number which existed as of January 9, 2007, without specific authorization from Congress. S. 233 is identical to the bill introduced in the House, H.R. 353, by Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA-7).

S.Res. 34 – Sponsor: John Kerry (D-MA)
“A resolution calling for the strengthening of the efforts of the United States to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks in Afghanistan.”
Introduced: January 18, 2007
Cosponsors: 3
Summary: S.Res. 34 expresses the sense of the Senate that: 1) the United States must strengthen its commitment to establishing long-term stability and peace in Afghanistan; and 2) the President should not reduce U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan in order to increase U.S. troop levels in Iraq.

S. 679 – Sponsor: John Kerry (D-MA)
“A bill to provide a comprehensive strategy for stabilizing Iraq and redeploying United States troops from Iraq within one year.”
Introduced: February 17, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: S. 679 calls on the President to complete redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq within one year while leaving a number of troops behind for counterterrorism operations and assorted force protection responsibilities and adds a number of other proposals, including: a renewed focus on training Iraqi Security Forces, an over-the-horizon military presence in Iraq, a declaration of no intention to establish permanent American military bases, a revitalized diplomatic initiative, and a repudiation of the original 2002 congressional authorization for the President to go to war with Iraq.

S. 470 – Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-MI)
“A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 4
Summary: S. 470 uses the exact same language as Sen. John Warner’s S.Con.Res. 7 and was introduced as a bill by the Senate Democratic leadership in order to simplify the amending process when the bill was brought to the Senate floor for debate. S. 470 expresses the sense of Congress that “the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options.” It also places a renewed emphasis on operations in al Anbar province and asks for a clarification of the chain of command in Baghdad under joint American-Iraqi operations.

S. 567 - Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-MI)
Introduced: February 13, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: S. 567, also known as the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,” authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008 for military operations and military construction.

S. 1104 – Sponsor: Richard Lugar (R-IN)
“A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the United States as special immigrants, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: April 12, 2007
Cosponsors: 11
Summary: Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.)

S.Res. 70 – Sponsor: John McCain (R-AZ)
“A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.”
Introduced: February 5, 2007
Cosponsors: 9
Summary: S.Res. 70 expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should ensure that General David Petraeus, the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq, and all U.S. personnel under his command have the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq; and (2) the government of Iraq must make visible progress toward meeting the political, economic, and military benchmarks enumerated in S.Res. 70.

S.Res. 107 – Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-WA)
“A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or future missions.”
Introduced: March 15, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: S.Res. 107 expresses the sense of the Senate that the President and Congress “continue to exercise their constitutional responsibilities to ensure that the Armed Forces have everything they need to perform their assigned or future missions; and review, assess, and adjust United States policy and funding as needed to ensure our troops have the best chance for success in Iraq and elsewhere.” It was passed in the Senate 96-2 on March 15.

S. 433 – Sponsor: Barack Obama (D-IL)
"A bill to state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes."
Introduced: January 30, 2007
Cosponsors: 3
Summary: S. 433 caps the number of U.S. troops in Iraq at the number that existed on January 10, 2007 (the date of Bush’s troop increase speech), commences a phased redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq not later than May 1, 2007, with the goal that all combat brigades redeploy from Iraq by March 31, 2008, and offers 13 benchmarks culled from President Bush’s own statements. If the benchmarks are met, S. 433 allows for the temporary suspension of redeployment subject to the agreement of Congress.

S. 674 – Sponsor: Barack Obama (D-IL)
“A bill to require accountability and enhanced congressional oversight for personnel performing private security functions under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: February 16, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: S. 674, also known as the “Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007,” endeavors to greatly increase private security contracting in Iraq. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit “to Congress a report setting forth the strategy of the Department of Defense for the use of, and a description of the activities being carried out by, contractors and subcontractors in support of Department missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terror” within 180 days of enactment.

S. 1271 – Sponsor: Barack Obama (D-IL)
“A bill to provide for a comprehensive national research effort on the physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families.”
Introduced: May 2, 2007
Cosponsors: 3

S. 574 – Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-NV)
“A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.”
Introduced: February 13, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: S. 574 is identical in language to H.Con.Res. 63, the resolution condemning the escalation which was passed in the House of Representatives on February 16, 2007. S. 574 expresses continuing support for U.S. armed forces but “disapproves of President George W. Bush's decision announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq.” The Senate failed by four votes to invoke cloture, which ends debate and leads to a vote, on S. 574 on February 17.

S.J.Res. 9 – Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-NV)
“A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.”
Introduced: March 8, 2007
Cosponsors: 40
Summary: S.J.Res. 9, also known as the “United States Policy in Iraq Resolution of 2007,” calls on the President to “commence the phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, with the goal of redeploying, by March 31, 2008." S.J.Res. 9 failed to pass in the Senate by a vote of 48-50 on March 15, 2007.

S. 1545 – Sponsor: Ken Salazar (D-CO)
“A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.”
Introduced: June 5, 2007
Cosponsors: 8

S. 1336 – Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME)
“A bill to provide for an assessment of the achievement by the Government of Iraq of benchmarks for political settlement and national reconciliation in Iraq.”
Introduced: May 8, 2007
Cosponsors: 1

Sen.Con.Res. 4 – Sponsor: John Warner (R-VA)
"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq."
Introduced: January 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 9
Summary: Sen.Con.Res. 4 asserts that while it is not the intent of the resolution to "question or contravene" the President’s Article II, Section 2 constitutional Commander-in-Chief authority, the "Senate disagrees with the ‘plan’ to augment our forces by 21,500 and urges the President instead to consider all options and alternatives." Sen.Con.Res. 4 goes on to say that "the primary objective of the overall U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to encourage Iraqi leaders to make political compromises" and reiterates that the U.S. commitment is not "open-ended," calling for diplomacy and a focus on counterterrorism operations so that strategic goals can be achieved "with reduced force levels than proposed."

S.Con.Res. 7 – Sponsor: John Warner (R-VA)
“A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 14
Summary: S.Con.Res. 7 uses the exact same language as Sen. Carl Levin’s S. 470 and was redrafted from its original version as S.Con.Res. 4 in order to win approval from a larger group of Republican senators. S.Con.Res. 7 expresses the sense of Congress that “the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options.” It also places a renewed emphasis on operations in al Anbar province and asks for a clarification of the chain of command in Baghdad under joint American-Iraqi operations.

OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED HOUSE LEGISLATION

H.R. 2486 – Sponsor: Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
“To keep faith with the thousands of Iraqi nationals who have risked everything by assisting and working for the United States Government and United States Armed Forces in Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: May 24, 2007
Cosponsors: none

H.R. 1263 – Sponsor: Howard Berman (D-CA-28)
“To redeploy United States Armed Forces from the non-Kurdish areas of Iraq if certain security, political, and economic benchmarks relating to Iraq are not met, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 1, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 1263, also known as the “Iraq Benchmarks Act,” demands that the President determines on or before July 1, 2007, and every 90 days thereafter, that the Government of Iraq is meeting certain benchmarks on security, political reconciliation, and providing basic services. The President must report to Congress on this determination and H.R. 1263 reserves the right for Congress to object to the findings and lays out an appeals process. It also requires the President to obtain congressional approval for any new plan to stabilize Iraq. If the Government of Iraq doesn’t make progress on the benchmarks, H.R. 1263 requires the redeployment of U.S. armed forces out of the non-Kurdish areas of Iraq to commence within 30 days and cuts off funding for military operations after 180 days, with exceptions for training Iraqi Security Forces, diplomatic protection, and limited counterterrorism activities.

H.R. 663 – Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3)
"To redeploy United States Armed Forces from Iraq and to establish a new direction for United States policy toward Iraq."
Introduced: January 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 11
Summary: H.R. 663, also known as "New Direction for Iraq Act of 2007," prohibits the escalation of the Iraq war without specific congressional approval and calls for the "responsible redeployment" of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq to be completed within approximately one year. H.R. 663 also bars permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq, emphasizes reconstruction assistance guided by a Special Envoy for Iraq Reconstruction, seeks to punish reconstruction fraud, and calls for a renewed diplomatic effort in the region, including a new effort at an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement.

H.R. 2265 – Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)
“To provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: May 10, 2007
Cosponsors: 11

H.R. 1062 – Sponsor: John Boehner (R-OH-8)
“To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is fully cooperating with United States stability efforts in Iraq and is making demonstrable progress toward achieving stability and security for the people of Iraq and denying terrorists a sanctuary in Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: February 15, 2007
Cosponsors: 80
Summary: H.R. 1062, also known as the “Security and Victory in Iraq Act of 2007,” calls on the President to report to Congress on progress in Iraq every 30 days and forms a Select Bipartisan Committee to Monitor United States Policy and Strategy for Iraq.

H.R. 744 – Sponsor: Madeline Bordallo (D-GU)
“To enhance congressional oversight of Operation Iraqi Freedom by requiring the President to transmit periodically to Congress a consolidated, comprehensive report to detail the terms of completion for Operation Iraqi Freedom and by requiring the President to seek to enter into a multilateral agreement to help provide for the completion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 744, also known as the “Iraq Policy Revitalization and Congressional Oversight Enhancement Act,” directs the President to: 1) transmit periodically to Congress a consolidated report respecting the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq and the New Way Forward in Iraq plan; and 2) seek to enter into a multilateral agreement with Coalition countries, the Republic of Iraq, appropriate states in the Middle East region, and appropriate multilateral organizations to help provide for the completion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

H.R. 2031 – Sponsor: Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
“To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.”
Introduced: April 25, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: Directs the President to transition the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq to the following purposes: (1) conducting limited scope and duration operations against al Qaeda and other international terrorist organizations; (2) providing security for U.S. infrastructure and personnel; and (3) training and equipping Iraqi security services. Exempts such activities from the funding and redeployment provisions of this Act.

H.Res. 163 – Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3)
“Urging the collective judgment of both Congress and the President regarding the use of military force by the United States.”
Introduced: February 14, 2007
Cosponsors: 11
Summary: H.Res. 163 expresses the sense of the House that the Constitution provides that the President may act to defend the country in an emergency, but reserves the matter of offensive war to Congress and reaffirms congressional constitutional authority.

H.R. 413 – Sponsor: Sam Farr (D-CA-17)
"To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243) and to require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq."
Introduced: January 11, 2007
Cosponsors: 9
Summary: H.R. 413 repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243) and calls on the President to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq in a "safe and orderly manner."

H.Con.Res. 97 – Sponsor: Steve Israel (D-NY-2)
“Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should submit to the Government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement by not later than September 1, 2007.”
Introduced: March 22, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.Con.Res. 97 calls on the President to “submit to the Government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement by not later than September 1, 2007,” clarifying the sovereign rights of Iraq, the legal status of United States personnel in Iraq, and investigations and operations involving United States and Iraqi forces, including civilian police forces.

H.R. 2156 – Sponsor: Steve Israel (D-NY)
“To require a clear accounting of the combat proficiency of the security forces of Iraq.”
Introduced: May 3, 2007
Cosponsors: 6
Summary: Declares that it shall be U.S. policy to ensure that: (1) the security forces of Iraq are trained to achieve the highest level of combat efficiency in order to provide for the security and stability of the Iraqi people; (2) as each battalion of the Iraqi security forces achieves a level of combat proficiency such that it can conduct independent combat operations without Coalition support a comparable U.S. Armed Forces unit will be redeployed from Iraq; and (3) regular, accurate accounts of the combat proficiency of battalions of the Iraqi security forces are necessary for the American public to gauge Iraqi security force development.

H.R. 567 – Sponsor: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30)
"To ensure Pell Grant eligibility for any student whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001."
Introduced: January 18, 2007
Cosponsors: 45
Summary: H.R. 567, also known as the "Children of Fallen Soldiers Pell Grant Act of 2007," amends Section 401(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(f)) to provide Pell Grant assistance to anyone "who was 18 years or less, or was enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at an institution of higher education" whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.

H.Res. 140 – Sponsor: Henry “Hank” Johnson (D-GA-3)
“Requesting the Secretary of Defense to remove members of the United States Armed Forces from street patrol duty in Iraq.”
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.Res. 140 requests the Secretary of Defense to remove members of the United States Armed Forces from street patrol duty in Iraq by not later than the end of the six-month period beginning on the date of the adoption of the resolution, with the exception of those members of the Armed Forces who are training Iraqi troops to conduct street patrols in Iraq, and requests that members of the Armed Forces who are taken off of street patrol duty in Iraq are used to fortify sensitive areas in Iraq.

H.R. 438 – Sponsor: Jesse Jackson (D-IL-2)
"To prohibit an escalation in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in Iraq."
Introduced: January 12, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.R. 438 stipulates that funding made available to the Department of Defense may not be used to increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq above the number serving there as of January 1, 2007, unless a specific authorization for the troop increase is enacted into law.

H.R. 511 – Sponsor: Sam Johnson (R-TX-3)
"To pledge the faithful support of Congress to members of the United States Armed Forces serving in harm’s way."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 183
Summary: H.R. 511 pledges that "Congress will not cut off or restrict funding for units and members of the Armed Forces that the Commander in Chief has deployed in harm’s way in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom [in Afghanistan]."

H.R. 930 – Sponsor: Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX-18)
“To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to terminate the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), to require congressional reauthorization to continue deployment of the Armed Forces to Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 930 officially repeals the original congressional authorization for the war in Iraq and requires the withdrawal of American forces by no later than October 1, 2007, or 90 days after the date of enactment, whichever comes first.

H.Con.Res. 15 – Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18)
"Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq."
Introduced: January 5, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.Con.Res. 15 states that due to the "civic-minded and selfless nature of American military personnel serving in Iraq who have built schools and hospitals, repaired roads and bridges, and risked their lives to secure a future of peace and freedom for the men, women, and children of Iraq," the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to any persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded U.S. forces after December 15, 2005, the date on which the people of Iraq elected a permanent government.

H.Res. 147 – Sponsor: Steve King (R-IA-5)
“Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States is committed to victory in the global War on Terror and committed to victory on that battlefield in the War on Terror that is Iraq.”
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Cosponsors: 21
Summary: H.Res. 147 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 1) the consequences of failure in Iraq pose a serious threat to security of the American people and the security and economic interests of the U.S.; and 2) the U.S. must remain committed to helping the Government of Iraq establish a nation that can govern, sustain, and defend itself. H.Res. 147 pledges the Congress to “providing the Armed Forces with the moral and tangible support necessary to complete the mission and secure victory.”

H.Con.Res. 23 – Sponsor: Dennis Kucinich (D-OH-10)
"Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not order an escalation in the total number of members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq."
Introduced: January 10, 2007
Cosponsors: 35
Summary: Citing the number of U.S. forces killed and wounded in Iraq, the estimated $379 billion the U.S. has spent on the war, and the opinion of Gen. John Abizaid that more U.S. troops in Iraq would "prevent the Iraqis from doing more," H.Con.Res. 23 expresses the sense of Congress that "the President should not order an escalation in the total number of members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq."

H.R. 1234 – Sponsor: Dennis Kucinich (D-OH-10)
“To end the United States occupation of Iraq immediately.”
Introduced: February 28, 2007
Cosponsors: 2
Summary: H.R. 1234 cuts off funding for U.S. armed forces in Iraq three months after the date of enactment. Exceptions are made for providing for the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops, to ensure the security of Iraq by funding a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission, and to ensure security for consultations with the Iraqi parliament, U.N., and other international organizations.

H.R. 2062 – Sponsor: James Langevin (D-RI)
“To set forth limitations on the United States military presence in Iraq and on United States aid to Iraq for security and reconstruction, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: April 26, 2007
Cosponsors: 3

H.R. 1581 – Sponsor: Tom Lantos (D-CA-12)
“To improve coordination, implementation, and oversight of United States economic reconstruction assistance for Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 20, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.R. 1581 creates a Coordinator of United States Economic Reconstruction Assistance for Iraq and also redirects funding and corrects implementation of reconstruction policy in Iraq.

H.R. 1292 – Sponsor: John Larson (D-CT-1)
“To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 1, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 1292 states that the War in Iraq doesn’t have “clearly defined political and military goals,” as mandated by the Weinberger-Powell doctrine, and therefore is unjustified. It repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243) while calling for an over-the-horizon presence in the region and increased diplomatic and reconstruction efforts.

H.Con.Res. 46 – Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-CA-9)
"Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq and not to exercise United States control of the oil resources of Iraq."
Introduced: January 29, 2007
Cosponsors: 38
Summary: H.Con.Res 46 uses language identical to provisions included in the FY2007 Defense Authorization (P.L. 109-364) and Defense Appropriations (P.L. 109-289) Acts to declare that it is the policy of the United States not to establish permanent military bases in Iraq or to exercise control over Iraqi oil resources.

H.Res. 152 – Sponsor: Daniel Lipinski (D-IL-3)
“Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq to facilitate greater congressional oversight, work with the international community to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq, and seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq.”
Introduced: February 12, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.Res. 152 calls on the President to send detailed reports to Congress to assist oversight, work with the international community on peacekeeping and reconstruction, and convene an international peace conference on Iraq.

H.R. 528 – Sponsor: Stephen Lynch (D-MA-9)
"To require the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Defense Contract Audit Agency, to review all defense contracts relating to reconstruction or troop support in Iraq involving any contractors, subcontractors, or Federal officers or employees that have been indicted or convicted for contracting improprieties."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 5
Summary: H.R. 528, also known as the "Iraq Contracting Fraud Review Act of 2007," mandates that the Secretary of Defense must review all contracts related to reconstruction or troop support in Iraq entered into on or after March 1, 2003, specifically if the contracts are with companies or individuals indicted or convicted for fraud or another violation of Federal law. The Secretary of Defense must submit the report to Congress no later than 180 days after H.R. 528 is enacted.

H.R. 529 – Sponsor: Stephen Lynch (D-MA-9)
"To implement the recommendations of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction to ensure that the Department of Defense properly accounts for all small arms weapons procured by the Department of Defense for use by the Iraqi Security Forces."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.R. 529, also known as the "Iraq Weapons Accountability Act of 2007," states the Department of Defense should ensure that all arms procured for the Iraqi Security Forces should be properly accounted for by implementing the following four recommendations from the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction audit report of October 28, 2006: 1) determine the requisite spare parts and technical repair manual requirements by weapons type and, if applicable, weapons model and provide this information to the Iraqi Ministries of Defense and Interior; 2) review policies and procedures for filling vacant arms maintenance positions and implement corrective actions for sustainment; 3) establish accurate weapon inventories; and 4) initiate action to provide weapons serial numbers for compliance with the Department of Defense's Small Arms Serialization Program.

H.R. 533 – Sponsor: Stephen Lynch (D-MA-9)
"To establish the Commission on Iraqi Transition."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 533, also known as the "Iraq Transition Act of 2007," creates a 21-member "Commission on Iraqi Transition" tasked "to develop plans for the orderly and expeditious transfer of power for Iraqi Government operations from United States military forces to the newly-elected Government of Iraq." The commission will include seven members appointed by the President (including the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense), seven members appointed by the House (four Democrats, three Republicans), and seven members appointed by the Senate (four Democrats, three Republicans). The commission will have subpoena power, hold hearings, and present several reports to the President and Congress.

H.R. 353 – Sponsor: Edward Markey (D-MA-7)
"To prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States forces in Iraq above the numbers existing as of January 9, 2007."
Introduced: January 9, 2007
Cosponsors: 26
Summary: H.R. 353 prohibits the use of funds to increase the number of U.S. forces in Iraq above the number which existed as of January 9, 2007, without specific authorization from Congress. H.R. 353 is identical to the bill introduced in the Senate, S. 233/S. 287, by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA).

H.R. 746 – Sponsor: James McGovern (D-MA-3)
“To provide for the safe and orderly withdrawal of United States military forces and Department of Defense contractors from Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 26
Summary: H.R. 746 commences withdrawal of American armed forces and contractors within 30 days of enactment to be completed no later than 180 days thereafter. H.R. 746 makes exceptions for Americans performing reconstruction activities in Iraq but mandates that all U.S. military facilities in Iraq be transferred to the control of the Iraqi government. All funding for new American military deployments to Iraq is terminated after the date of enactment of H.R. 746.

H.R. 2237 – Sponsor: James McGovern (D-MA)
“To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq.”
Introduced: May 9, 2007
Cosponsors: 2
Summary: Requires the Secretary of Defense: (1) within 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to commence the redeployment of units and members of the Armed Forces (U.S. forces) deployed in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and defense contractors operating in Iraq and funded using amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) to complete such redeployment within 180 days after its commencement.

H.R. 775 – Sponsor: John McHugh (R-NY-23)
“Making supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and requiring the President to submit a request for additional funding after certifying substantial progress has been made in Iraq in meeting certain performance measures.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.R. 775, also known as the “Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq 2007,” appropriates $25 billion for security, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in Iraq to remain available until September 30, 2007. H.R. 775 lays out “performance measures” the Iraqi government must reach in order to acquire further funding from Congress for reconstruction.

H.Res. 41 – Sponsor: Martin Meehan (D-MA-5)
"Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an increase in number of members of the United States Forces deployed in Iraq is the wrong course of action and that a drastic shift in the political and diplomatic strategy of the United States is needed to help secure and stabilize Iraq."
Introduced: January 9, 2007
Cosponsors: 53
Summary: H.Res. 41 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that increasing U.S. troops in Iraq above the present level of 132,000 is "the wrong course of action and should not be done without an express authorization for the increase in an Act of Congress." H.Res. 41 goes on to state that a "drastic shift in the political and diplomatic strategy" is needed for the U.S. "to secure and stabilize Iraq so that the United States can begin a phased withdrawal of United States troops as soon as possible."

H.Res. 97 – Sponsor: Patrick Murphy (D-PA-8)
"Providing for Operation Iraqi Freedom cost accountability."
Introduced: January 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 63
Summary: H.Res. 97 states that the Department of Defense Inspector General and the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction shall prepare and transmit to Congress an unclassified report within 30 days of enactment and every 90 days thereafter covering military and reconstruction spending in Iraq. H.Res. 97 calls for sanctions against contractors who have engaged in fraud, abuse, or war profiteering and encourages Congress to establish something similar to the World War II-era Truman Commission to conduct oversight and investigation. H.Res. 97 requests that funding for Operation Iraqi Freedom in FY2008 and beyond come through the regular appropriations process, and not through emergency supplementals.

H.J.Res. 18 – Sponsor: John Murtha (D-PA-12)
"To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 103
Summary: H.J.Res. 18 terminates the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq and calls for troops to be redeployed at the "earliest practicable date." H.J.Res. 18 also calls for a "quick reaction U.S. force and an over-the-horizon presence of U.S. Marines" to be deployed in the region and calls on the U.S. to "pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy."

H.R. 455 – Sponsor: Jerry Nadler (D-NY-8)
"To provide for the protection of members of the United States Armed Forces and for their withdrawal from Iraq by December 31, 2007."
Introduced: January 12, 2007
Cosponsors: 13
Summary: H.R. 455, also known as the "Protect the Troops and Bring Them Home Act of 2007," calls for the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Iraq commencing no later than 30 days after the enactment of H.R. 455 and finishing no later than December 31, 2007. H.R. 455 cuts off funding for Department of Defense operations in Iraq except for the continued protection of American forces while they are withdrawing on the aforementioned timetable, but does provide financial assistance for consultations with international organizations, funding for Iraqi Security Forces or an international stabilization force, and economic and reconstruction assistance to Iraq.

H.R. 1591 – Sponsor: David Obey (D-WI-7)
“Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 20, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 1591, also known as the “U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007,” makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities. It directs the President to transmit to Congress by specified dates certain determinations and certifications with respect to conditions to be met by the Government of Iraq and requires redeployment of the armed forces from Iraq if any of such conditions is not met. Under H.R. 1591, most U.S. troops would be out of Iraq by August 2008. It passed in the House 218-212 on March 23 but is likely to be vetoed by President Bush.

H.R. 2206 – Sponsor: David Obey (D-WI)
“Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: May 8, 2007
Cosponsors: none

H.R.2451 – Sponsor: David Obey (D-WI)
“To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq.”
Introduced: May 23, 2007
Cosponsors: 1

H.Con.Res.43 – Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-TX-14)
"Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should implement Recommendation 9 of the Iraq Study Group Report."
Introduced: January 23, 2007
Cosponsors: 12
Summary: H.Con.Res.43 seeks to implement Recommendation 9 of the Iraq Study Group report, which states that the U.S. "should engage directly with Iran and Syria in order to try to obtain their commitment to constructive policies toward Iraq and other regional issues."

H.R. 2539 – Sponsor: Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)
“To recognize the performance of the United States military in Iraq, to begin the redeployment of National Guard units, and to ensure the protection of the States.”
Introduced: May 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 5

H.R. 645 – Sponsor: David Price (D-NC-4)
"To provide for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, to authorize assistance for Iraq, and for other purposes."
Introduced: January 23, 2007
Cosponsors: 15
Summary: H.R. 645 would terminate the authorization for the President to use force in Iraq, effective December 31, 2007, and would require an exit strategy to bring our troops home by that date. This approach does not mandate that U.S. troops leave Iraq at the end of 2007; rather, it requires that the President seek a new authorization from Congress should he want to extend the mission past that date. It would also prohibit any surge of forces not consistent with this end-date. H.R. 645 also calls for a regional diplomatic initiative, a job creation program in Iraq, and continued support for Iraqi democratic institutions.

H.Res. 358 – Sponsor: George Radanovich (R-CA)
“Recognizing the significance of the contribution of the Brotherhood of the Badge to the Global War on Terror through its provision of surplus law enforcement equipment to Iraqi police forces.”
Introduced: May 1, 2007
Cosponsors: 7

H.Con.Res. 65 – Sponsor: Mike Rogers (R-MI-8)
“Disagreeing with the plan announced by the President on January 10, 2007, to increase by more than 20,000 the number of United States combat troops in Iraq, and urging the President instead to consider options and alternatives for achieving success in Iraq.”
Introduced: February 14, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.Con.Res. 65 disagrees with the President’s escalation strategy and calls on the White House to consider alternative options including: changing the rules of engagement, reinforcing U.S. forces in al Anbar province, and addressing lingering reconstruction and unemployment issues in Iraq.

H.Con.Res. 150 – Sponsor: Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)
“Expressing gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia for their support and commitment in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and their specific efforts to bring security and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
Introduced: May 17, 2007
Cosponsors: none

H.R. 897 – Sponsor: Janice Schakowsky (D-IL-9)
“To require the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Interior, and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to provide to Congress copies and descriptions of contracts and task orders in excess of $5,000,000 for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
Introduced: February 7, 2007
Cosponsors: 33
Summary: H.R. 897, also known as the “Iraq and Afghanistan Contractor Sunshine Act,” seeks to increase oversight of reconstruction contracts issued for Iraq by laying out detailed instructions for monitoring these contracts and reporting back to Congress.

H.R. 960 – Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-PA-7)
“To enhance the national security interests of the United States both at home and abroad by setting a deliberate timetable for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq by December 31, 2007, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Cosponsors: 8
Summary: H.R. 960, also known as the “Enhancing America's Security through Redeployment from Iraq Act,” calls for the redeployment of all American armed forces from Iraq no later than December 31, 2007, and cuts off funding for operations in Iraq after that date. Exceptions for the funding cut off include: special operations forces, military liaison teams, air support, counterterrorism operations, diplomatic security, and defense attaché personnel.

H.Res. 150 – Sponsor: John Shadegg (R-AZ-3)
“Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.”
Introduced: February 8, 2007
Cosponsors: 11
Summary: H.Res. 150 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 1) Congress should ensure that General David Petraeus, the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq, and all U.S. personnel under his command have the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq; and 2) the government of Iraq must make visible progress toward meeting the political, economic, and military benchmarks enumerated in H.Res. 150.

H.Con.Res. 110 – Sponsor: Christopher Shays (R-CT-4)
“Expressing the sense of Congress that Iraq should vote to approve or disapprove the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces to Iraq.”
Introduced: March 29, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.Con.Res. 110 states that the Government of Iraq should hold a vote in the Iraqi Council of Representatives or among the Iraqi general voting public to approve or disapprove the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces to Iraq; and unless 60 percent of the members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives or the Iraqi general voting public vote to approve the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces to Iraq, the President of the United States should commence the phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq within 60 days of the Iraqi vote.

H.R. 1325 – Sponsor: Albio Sires (D-NJ-13)
“To require the Government of Iraq to match, dollar for dollar, the amount of United States assistance awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq.”
Introduced: March 5, 2007
Cosponsors: 22
Summary: H.R. 1325, also known as the “Partnership for Iraq Reconstruction Act of 2007,” requires “the Government of Iraq to match, dollar for dollar, the amount of United States assistance awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq.”

H.Con.Res. 63 – Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-MO-4)
“Disapproving of the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.”
Introduced: February 12, 2007
Cosponsors: 5
Summary: H.Con.Res 63 is the resolution that will be debated and voted upon in the House the week of February 11, 2007. The bill pledges continued congressional support to American armed forces serving in Iraq but “disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.” H.Con.Res. 63 was passed in the House 246 – 182 on February 16.

H.R. 1585 - Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-MO-4)
“To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 20, 2007
Cosponsors: 1
Summary: H.R. 1585, also known as the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,” provides congressional authorizations for Department of Defense and military construction expenditures.

H.R. 1460 – Sponsor: Ellen Tauscher (D-CA-10)
“To commend the members of the United States Armed Forces on their performance and bravery in Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: March 9, 2007
Cosponsors: 5
Summary: H.R. 1460 repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 107-243), requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a plan for the phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, establishes a Coordinator for Iraq Stabilization, and places conditions on the obligation of funds to the Government of Iraq based on the achievement of benchmarks established by Iraq and the United States.

H.R. 2450 – Sponsor: Ellen Tauscher (D-CA)
“To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243).”
Introduced: May 23, 2007
Cosponsors: none

H.R. 714 – Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-CA-1)
“To establish reporting requirements relating to funds made available for military operations in Iraq or the reconstruction of Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: January 29, 2007
Cosponsors: 30
Summary: H.R. 714, also known as the “War Funding Accountability Act,” establishes initial and subsequent quarterly reporting requirements for the Inspector General of the Department of Defense respecting funds for military operations in Iraq and for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction respecting funds for the reconstruction of Iraq. H.R. 714 also expresses the sense of Congress that if an Inspector General or GAO finds that a government contractor carrying out a military or reconstruction contract in Iraq has, or is suspected of having, engaged in fraud or war profiteering such contractor shall be subjected to criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings or investigations.

H.R. 787 – Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-CA-1)
“To state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes.”
Introduced: January 31, 2007
Cosponsors: 60
Summary: H.R. 787, also known as the “Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007,” states that U.S. troop levels in Iraq should not exceed the number as of January 10, 2007, and calls for the redeployment of American armed forces to commence no later than May 1, 2007. This redeployment “shall occur in a gradual manner” and can be suspended if the Iraqi government makes progress on important security and political benchmarks or if the President of the U.S. deems a suspension to be necessary for U.S. national security. H.R. 787 also calls for an increased focus on training Iraqi Security Forces and mandates that the President must submit regular reports to Congress on progress in Iraq.

H.R. 1183 – Sponsor: Mark Udall (D-CO-2)
“To require the President to transmit to Congress a report on contingency plans regarding possible developments in Iraq.”
Introduced: February 16, 2007
Cosponsors: none
Summary: H.R. 1183, also known as the “Iraq Contingency Planning Act,” requires “the President to promptly inform Congress regarding what contingency plans are or will be in place to respond to three scenarios regarding future developments in Iraq as identified by the most recent National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq.”

H.Con.Res. 45 – Sponsor: Frank Wolf (R-VA-10)
"Expressing the sense of Congress on the new strategy in Iraq."
Introduced: January 24, 2007
Cosponsors: 11
Summary: H.Con.Res. 45 expresses that Congress supports the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group, specifically: training and equipping Iraqi forces to ensure the transfer of responsibility to the Iraqi government while allowing U.S. forces to focus on containing terrorism; coordinating with the Iraqi government “specific milestones and objectives”; and launching a “New Diplomatic Initiative” to build international consensus.

H.R. 508 – Sponsor: Lynn Woolsey (D-CA-6)
"To require United States military disengagement from Iraq, to provide United States assistance for reconstruction and reconciliation in Iraq, and for other purposes."
Introduced: January 17, 2007
Cosponsors: 51
Summary: H.R. 508, also known as the "Bring the Troops Home and Iraqi Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2007," mandates that all U.S. troops and military contractors in Iraq return to the U.S. or redeploy outside of the Middle East within six months of the date of enactment, at which point funding obligated or expended to deploy or continue to deploy U.S. forces in Iraq will be terminated. H.R. 508 repeals the 2002 authorization of force resolution approved to go to war with Iraq. It authorizes U.S. support for replacing U.S. troops and contractors with an international stabilization force, prohibits any permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq, accelerates U.S. troop and contractor assistance for training of a permanent Iraqi police force, and authorizes a wide array of non-military U.S. bilateral and multilateral assistance for reconstruction and reconciliation in Iraq, including a compensation fund for Iraqi noncombatant civilian casualties. Finally, H.R. 508 guarantees health care for U.S. veterans of military operations in Iraq and other conflicts and, upon completion of U.S. military disengagement from Iraq, creates a bipartisan, joint select committee of Congress to be comprised of 18 House and Senate Members.

Research by Travis Sharp (tsharp@armscontrolcenter.org) and Megan Smith (msmith@armscontrolcenter.org)

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