Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should submit to the Government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Oct 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 231, expresses Congress's view that the U.S. government should propose a draft agreement to Iraq. This proposed agreement, known as a status-of-forces agreement, would outline the terms of the U.S. military presence in Iraq. It would aim to affirm Iraq's sovereign rights and clarify that the U.S. is not an occupying force.
The agreement would also address the legal standing of U.S. military personnel in Iraq, including their rights in both civil and criminal matters under Iraqi jurisdiction. Additionally, it would establish how U.S. and Iraqi forces, including police, would coordinate on investigations and operations.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become law but instead conveys a non-binding opinion of Congress.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should submit to the government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement which should: (1) address the sovereign rights of Iraq, underlining that the United States is not an occupying power; (2) address the legal status of U.S. personnel in Iraq; and (3) establish coordinative mechanisms with respect to investigations and operations involving U.S. and Iraqi forces, including civilian police forces.
Timeline
10 Oct 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 231 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 231, expresses Congress's view that the U.S. government should propose a draft agreement to Iraq. This proposed agreement, known as a status-of-forces agreement, would outline the terms of the U.S. military presence in Iraq. It would aim to affirm Iraq's sovereign rights and clarify that the U.S. is not an occupying force. The agreement would also address the legal standing of U.S. military personnel in Iraq, including their rights in both civil and criminal matters under Iraqi jurisdiction. Additionally, it would establish how U.S. and Iraqi forces, including police, would coordinate on investigations and operations. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not require the President's signature to become law but instead conveys a non-binding opinion of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 231 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 231. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 231?
- H.Con.Res. 231 was sponsored by Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] (D-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 231?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (10 Oct 2007).
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