H.R. 2237 · 110th Congress
To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq.
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- House Introduced May 9, 2007
- House Failed May 10, 2007 171–255
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 9, 2007
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.
Prohibits the use of DOD funds to increase the number of U.S. forces serving in Iraq in excess of the number of U.S. forces serving in Iraq as of January 1, 2007, unless specifically authorized by Congress.
Authorizes the Secretary to retain in Iraq U.S. forces for: (1) providing security for embassy and diplomatic missions; (2) protecting American citizens; (3) serving in roles consistent with diplomatic positions; (4) engaging in targeted special actions of killing or capturing members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with global reach; and (5) training and equipping members of the Iraqi Security Forces.
Makes funds immediately available to plan and execute a redeployment of U.S. forces and defense contractors from Iraq.
Requires the President to transfer to the government of Iraq all right, title, and interest held by the United States in any military facility in Iraq that was constructed, repaired, or improved using amounts appropriated to DOD and occupied by U.S. forces.
Prohibits any funds from being used to further deploy U.S. forces to Iraq after completion of the redeployment, unless specifically authorized by Congress.
Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed to: (1) restrict the locations outside of Iraq to which U.S. forces redeployed from Iraq may be transferred; (2) prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of funds available to DOD for the purpose of providing financial assistance or equipment to the Iraqi Security Forces or multinational forces providing security or training in Iraq at the request of the government of Iraq; (3) prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of funds available to any department or agency of the United States (other than DOD) to carry out diplomatic, social, and economic reconstruction activities in Iraq at the request of the government of Iraq; and (4) prohibit or otherwise restrict the authority of the President to arrange asylum or other means of protection for Iraqi citizens who might be physically endangered by the redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: To provide for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces and defense contractors from Iraq.
Latest action (May 10, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: May 9, 2007
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- House Introduced May 9, 2007
- House Failed May 10, 2007 171–255
Final vote · House · May 10, 2007
Passage — Failed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi
Table of every position
All recorded votes (2)
- Passage Failed
House · May 10, 2007 · “On Passage” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi - Sending back to committee (motion to recommit) Failed
House · May 10, 2007 · “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” · Speaker: Nancy Pelosi