Supporting the idea that coalition victory in Iraq is possible.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Mar 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 315, expresses the sense of Congress that coalition victory in Iraq is achievable and that the war is not lost. It acknowledges progress on the ground, attributing it to American service members. The resolution also states that the troop surge and new counterinsurgency strategy were the correct course of action and have been successful.
The resolution affects members of Congress and indirectly, those involved in the Iraq War and its policy. It signifies Congress's support for the ongoing efforts and past decisions regarding the war.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2008, by Representative Joe Wilson, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the opinion of Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Supports the idea that the war in Iraq is not lost.
Recognizes that: (1) the overall progress being made on the ground in Iraq is undeniable; (2) much of this progress is due to the skill and valor of the American service member; and (3) the decision by the President and our military leadership to provide a surge of troops to implement a new counterinsurgency strategy was the correct course of action.
Timeline
11 Mar 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 315 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 315, expresses the sense of Congress that coalition victory in Iraq is achievable and that the war is not lost. It acknowledges progress on the ground, attributing it to American service members. The resolution also states that the troop surge and new counterinsurgency strategy were the correct course of action and have been successful. The resolution affects members of Congress and indirectly, those involved in the Iraq War and its policy. It signifies Congress's support for the ongoing efforts and past decisions regarding the war. Introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2008, by Representative Joe Wilson, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the opinion of Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 315 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 315. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 315?
- H.Con.Res. 315 was sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), with 112 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 315?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (11 Mar 2008).
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