Urging the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Dec 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution urges the U.S. government to increase diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Specifically, it calls for engaging with international partners and regional governments to foster security and stability. The goal is to reduce influences that destabilize the region, prevent violence, address humanitarian issues, and improve prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.
The resolution affects the executive branch, directing the President and Secretary of State to prioritize certain diplomatic actions. These include encouraging Iraq's neighbors to help secure its borders and working with regional stakeholders to prevent terrorist groups from destabilizing the area. It also calls for promoting international interest in Iraq's success, encouraging fulfillment of pledged donations for reconstruction, and supporting increased international investment and trade in Iraq.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and convey Congress's position to the executive branch. It does not require the President's signature and does not have the force of law, but it indicates Congressional intent and priorities.
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Official summary
Recognizes the effort of local community leaders in Iraq to promote reconciliation.
Commends the United Nations for re-engaging in Iraq.
Urges: (1) diplomatic efforts to engage Iraq's neighbors to assist in securing Iraq's borders and to prevent terrorist organizations from destabilizing the region; (2) the nations and international bodies that have pledged donations to Iraq to fulfill those pledges; and (3) actions to address the needs of Iraqi displaced persons.
Timeline
18 Dec 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 272 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution urges the U.S. government to increase diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Specifically, it calls for engaging with international partners and regional governments to foster security and stability. The goal is to reduce influences that destabilize the region, prevent violence, address humanitarian issues, and improve prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq. The resolution affects the executive branch, directing the President and Secretary of State to prioritize certain diplomatic actions. These include encouraging Iraq's neighbors to help secure its borders and working with regional stakeholders to prevent terrorist groups from destabilizing the area. It also calls for promoting international interest in Iraq's success, encouraging fulfillment of pledged donations for reconstruction, and supporting increased international investment and trade in Iraq. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and convey Congress's position to the executive branch. It does not require the President's signature and does not have the force of law, but it indicates Congressional intent and priorities.
- Has H.Con.Res. 272 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 272. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 272?
- H.Con.Res. 272 was sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (R-NE), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 272?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (18 Dec 2007).
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