Disagreeing with the plan announced by the President on January 10, 2007, to increase by more than 20,000 the number of United States combat troops in Iraq, and urging the President instead to consider options and alternatives for achieving success 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 resolution, H.Con.Res. 65, expresses Congress's disagreement with the President's January 10, 2007, plan to increase U.S. combat troops in Iraq by over 20,000. Instead, it urges the President to consider other options and alternatives for achieving success in Iraq. The resolution also outlines specific beliefs Congress holds regarding military rules of engagement, the need for reinforcements in Al Anbar Province, and revamping reconstruction efforts with a focus on small, timely projects.
The resolution affects the President and U.S. policy regarding the war in Iraq. It also addresses the potential repatriation of Iraqi refugees and economic development plans for specific Iraqi provinces. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services. The latest action indicates that committee hearings have been held.
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Timeline
20 Mar 2007
Committee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 65 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 65, expresses Congress's disagreement with the President's January 10, 2007, plan to increase U.S. combat troops in Iraq by over 20,000. Instead, it urges the President to consider other options and alternatives for achieving success in Iraq. The resolution also outlines specific beliefs Congress holds regarding military rules of engagement, the need for reinforcements in Al Anbar Province, and revamping reconstruction efforts with a focus on small, timely projects. The resolution affects the President and U.S. policy regarding the war in Iraq. It also addresses the potential repatriation of Iraqi refugees and economic development plans for specific Iraqi provinces. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services. The latest action indicates that committee hearings have been held.
- Has H.Con.Res. 65 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 65. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 65?
- H.Con.Res. 65 was sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] (R-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 65?
- Committee Hearings Held. (20 Mar 2007).
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