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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Feb 2007): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1569-1570)
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that the President should not increase the number of U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq. The resolution cites the number of U.S. service members killed and wounded in Iraq, the cost of the ongoing combat operations, concerns about military readiness due to repeated deployments, and the view that additional U.S. troops would not improve the situation.
The resolution affects the President and Congress by conveying a non-binding congressional sentiment regarding military policy in Iraq. It is sponsored by Representative Dennis Kucinich and has a list of other representatives as co-sponsors.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 10, 2007, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The latest action recorded is the sponsor's introductory remarks on February 14, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress but would not require the President's signature and would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
14 Feb 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1569-1570)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 23 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that the President should not increase the number of U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq. The resolution cites the number of U.S. service members killed and wounded in Iraq, the cost of the ongoing combat operations, concerns about military readiness due to repeated deployments, and the view that additional U.S. troops would not improve the situation. The resolution affects the President and Congress by conveying a non-binding congressional sentiment regarding military policy in Iraq. It is sponsored by Representative Dennis Kucinich and has a list of other representatives as co-sponsors. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 10, 2007, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The latest action recorded is the sponsor's introductory remarks on February 14, 2007. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress but would not require the President's signature and would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 23 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 23. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 23?
- H.Con.Res. 23 was sponsored by Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] (D-OH), with 35 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 23?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1569-1570) (14 Feb 2007).
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