H.R. 2259 (112th): To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 21, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph Heck [R-NV3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 21, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 21, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 21, 2011
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Jun 21, 2011.
2 pages

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6/21/2011--Introduced.
Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from operations in Libya within 30 days after enactment of this Act. Prohibits using funds available to the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct further operations in Libya, except for continuing such withdrawal.

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