Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 6, expresses the view of Congress that the government of Iraq should not grant broad pardons, known as amnesty, to individuals identified as having attacked, killed, or injured U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Specifically, it states that Iraq should not grant amnesty to those who attacked U.S. forces after December 15, 2005, the date Iraq elected its permanent government.
The resolution also calls for the U.S. President to inform the Iraqi government of strong U.S. opposition to such blanket amnesty. Additionally, it suggests encouraging the Iraqi government to educate its citizens about the positive actions of American military members in Iraq, such as building infrastructure and risking their lives for the country's future.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2009 by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. Its current status is that it has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys a non-binding opinion of the House and Senate.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Iraq should not grant blanket amnesty to persons known to have attacked, wounded, or killed members of the U.S. Armed Forces; (2) the President should immediately notify the Iraq government that the United States strongly opposes such amnesty; and (3) the government of Iraq should be encouraged to inform and educate the Iraqi people about the civic-minded and selfless nature of American military personnel serving in Iraq who have risked their lives to secure a future of peace and freedom for the men, women, and children of Iraq.
Timeline
7 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 6 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 6, expresses the view of Congress that the government of Iraq should not grant broad pardons, known as amnesty, to individuals identified as having attacked, killed, or injured U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Specifically, it states that Iraq should not grant amnesty to those who attacked U.S. forces after December 15, 2005, the date Iraq elected its permanent government. The resolution also calls for the U.S. President to inform the Iraqi government of strong U.S. opposition to such blanket amnesty. Additionally, it suggests encouraging the Iraqi government to educate its citizens about the positive actions of American military members in Iraq, such as building infrastructure and risking their lives for the country's future. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2009 by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. Its current status is that it has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it conveys a non-binding opinion of the House and Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 6 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 6. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 6?
- H.Con.Res. 6 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 6?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (7 Jan 2009).
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