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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Mar 2007): Committee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 15, expresses the sense of Congress. This means it communicates a view of Congress but does not create new laws or require specific actions. In this case, Congress would be communicating that the government of Iraq should not grant broad pardons, known as blanket amnesty, to individuals who are identified as having attacked, killed, or wounded members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. It specifically states that any amnesty for such acts committed after December 15, 2005, when Iraq elected a permanent government, should also not be granted.
The resolution aims to influence the actions of the Iraqi government regarding individuals accused of harming U.S. military personnel. It also suggests the President should inform Iraq that the U.S. government opposes such amnesty. Additionally, Congress wants the Iraqi government to educate its citizens about the positive contributions of American military members in Iraq, such as building infrastructure and risking their lives for the country's peace and freedom.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. It has since had committee hearings. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message to the Iraqi government. It does not have the force of law.
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Timeline
20 Mar 2007
Committee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 15 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 15, expresses the sense of Congress. This means it communicates a view of Congress but does not create new laws or require specific actions. In this case, Congress would be communicating that the government of Iraq should not grant broad pardons, known as blanket amnesty, to individuals who are identified as having attacked, killed, or wounded members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. It specifically states that any amnesty for such acts committed after December 15, 2005, when Iraq elected a permanent government, should also not be granted. The resolution aims to influence the actions of the Iraqi government regarding individuals accused of harming U.S. military personnel. It also suggests the President should inform Iraq that the U.S. government opposes such amnesty. Additionally, Congress wants the Iraqi government to educate its citizens about the positive contributions of American military members in Iraq, such as building infrastructure and risking their lives for the country's peace and freedom. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007. It has since had committee hearings. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message to the Iraqi government. It does not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 15 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 15. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 15?
- H.Con.Res. 15 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 15?
- Committee Hearings Held. (20 Mar 2007).
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