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S. 433 (110th): Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007
- Introduced:
- Jan 30, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
- See Instead:
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H.R. 787 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jan 31, 2007
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. S. stands for Senate bill.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
1/30/2007--Introduced.
Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007 - States that:
(1) U.S. Armed Forces levels in Iraq after the date of enactment of this Act shall not exceed January 10, 2007, levels without specific statutory authority enacted by Congress after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) except as otherwise provided, the phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq shall begin by May 1, 2007.
Authorizes the President to temporarily suspend such redeployment upon certification to Congress that:
(1) such action is in the U.S. national interest; and
(2) the government of Iraq is taking specified actions.
Resumes redeployment if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such suspension or suspension renewal.
Authorizes, upon certification by the President to Congress, post-deployment retention of certain forces in Iraq to:
(1) protect U.S. personnel and facilities;
(2) conduct targeted counter-terrorism operations;
(3) provide training for Iraqi security forces; and
(4) conduct Office of Defense Attache functions.
Terminates retention if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such retention.
Reaffirms provisions prohibiting the establishment of bases or installations providing for the permanent stationing of U.S. forces in Iraq. States that it shall be U.S. policy to:
(1) implement a plan to intensify training of Iraqi security forces; and
(2) undertake diplomatic initiatives to restore peace in Iraq and prevent a regional conflict.
Conditions continued economic assistance (with exceptions for humanitarian, employment, and security assistance) to the government of Iraq after May 1, 2007, upon the President certifying to Congress that the government of Iraq is taking specified actions with respect to economic improvements and reducing sectarian violence.
House Republican Conference Summary
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
Slip Laws
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- Public Law 98-473:
H.J.Res. 648 (98th): Act for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Hostage-Taking - Public Law 109-364
Statutes at Large
The United States Statutes at Large is the compilation of all laws enacted by Congress.
- 98 Stat. 1936
- 120 Stat. 2444