A bill to set forth limitations on the United States military presence in Iraq and on United States aid to Iraq for security and reconstruction, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction 
Act of 2007''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

    The purpose of this Act is to protect and reduce levels of United 
States military forces in Iraq. If the President follows the provisions 
of this Act, the United States should be able to complete a 
redeployment of United States troops from Iraq by the end of the 
current term in office of the President.

SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCE LEVELS IN IRAQ 
              ABSENT SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION BY CONGRESS.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to limit the number of 
United States military forces deployed in Iraq.
    (b) Limitation.--Subject to subsection (c), the levels of United 
States military forces in Iraq after the date of the enactment of this 
Act may not exceed the levels of United States military forces in Iraq 
as of January 1, 2007, unless specifically authorized by Congress in a 
statute enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (c) Waiver.--
            (1) In general.--The President may waive the limitation in 
        subsection (b) if the President determines, and certifies to 
        Congress in writing, that the waiver is necessary to address an 
        emergency that threatens the national security of the United 
        States.
            (2) Duration of waiver.--The levels of United States 
        military forces in Iraq may exceed the levels of United States 
        military forces in Iraq as of January 1, 2007, pursuant to a 
        waiver under this subsection only during the 60-day period 
        beginning on the date of the waiver unless otherwise 
        specifically authorized by Congress in a statute enacted after 
        the date of the waiver.

SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES AID TO IRAQ FOR SECURITY AND 
              RECONSTRUCTION ABSENT SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS 
              BY THE IRAQIS.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to require that Iraqis 
meet certain conditions within 90 days in order to continue receiving 
United States funds for their security forces and for reconstruction.
    (b) Limitation.--Commencing as of the date that is 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, no appropriated funds may be 
made available to the Government of Iraq for security purposes 
(including for activities of the security forces of the Government or 
Iraq and for private contractors employed by the Government of Iraq for 
the discharge of security and security-related functions), or for 
reconstruction, unless the President submits to Congress by such date 
the certification described in subsection (c).
    (c) Certification.--A certification described in this subsection is 
a certification by the President with respect to the following:
            (1) That the security forces of the Government of Iraq are 
        free of sectarian and militia influences.
            (2) That the security forces of the Government of Iraq are 
        assuming greater responsibility for security in Iraq.
            (3) If the President is unable to make a certification set 
        forth in paragraph (1) or (2), a certification by the President 
        that the security forces of the Government of Iraq are making 
        substantial progress toward achieving the objective otherwise 
        covered by the applicable paragraph will satisfy the 
        certification requirements of subsection (b).
            (4) That the Government of Iraq provides for an equitable 
        distribution of the oil revenues of Iraq.
            (5) That the constitution of Iraq has been modified or 
        amended to ensure civil rights for each ethnic community in 
        Iraq.
            (6) That the Iraq Government has reversed the policy of 
        ``de-Baathification'' in a manner that permits former lower-
        level members of the Baath Party in Iraq to serve in the 
        Government of Iraq if such individuals do not pose a security 
        risk to the Government of Iraq or Iraq.
            (7) That there has been significant progress made in 
        political accommodation among the ethnic and sectarian groups 
        in Iraq.
    (d) Disapproval of Certification.--
            (1) Disapproval.--Notwithstanding the submittal by the 
        President of a certification under subsection (c), the 
        limitation in subsection (b) shall be and continue in effect if 
        Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the 
        certification.
            (2) Procedures for consideration of joint resolutions.--
                    (A) Joint resolution defined.--For purposes of this 
                subsection, the term ``joint resolution'' means only a 
                joint resolution introduced not later than 60 days 
                after the date on which a certification of the 
                President under subsection (c) is received by Congress, 
                the matter after the resolving clause of which is as 
                follows: ``That Congress disapproves the certification 
                of the President submitted to Congress under section 
                4(c) of the Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 
                2007.''.
                    (B) Procedures.--A joint resolution described in 
                paragraph (1) shall be considered in a House of 
                Congress in accordance with the procedures applicable 
                to joint resolutions under paragraphs (3) through (8) 
                of section 8066(c) of the Department of Defense 
                Appropriations Act, 1985 (as enacted by section 101(h) 
                of Public Law 98-473; 98 Stat. 1936).

SEC. 5. LIMITATION ON FURTHER UNITED STATES MILITARY PRESENCE IN IRAQ 
              ABSENT SATISFACTION OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS BY THE 
              PRESIDENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ AND THE PHASED 
              REDEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES FORCES FROM IRAQ.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to require a new 
authorization for use of United States military forces in Iraq unless 
both the President and the Government of Iraq meet certain conditions 
within 90 days, including the phased redeployment of United States 
forces from Iraq.
    (b) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any provision of the Authorization 
for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 
107-243) or any other provision of law, authority for the use of United 
States military forces in Iraq shall cease on the date that is 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act unless--
            (1) the President submits to Congress by such date the 
        certification described in subsection (c); or
            (2) the continuing use of United States military forces in 
        Iraq after that date is specifically authorized by Congress in 
        a statute enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
    (c) Certification.--A certification described in this subsection is 
a certification by the President with respect to the following:
            (1) That a phased redeployment of United States military 
        forces from Iraq has begun, in a manner consistent with any 
        limitations on aid for Iraq for security purposes in effect 
        under section 4, including the transition of United States 
        forces in Iraq to the limited presence and mission of--
                    (A) training Iraqi security forces;
                    (B) providing logistic support of Iraqi security 
                forces;
                    (C) protecting United States personnel and 
                infrastructure; and
                    (D) participating in targeted counter-terrorism 
                activities.
            (2) That the United States has convened or is convening an 
        international conference so as to--
                    (A) more actively involve the international 
                community and Iraq's neighbors;
                    (B) promote a durable political settlement among 
                Iraqis;
                    (C) reduce regional interference in the internal 
                affairs of Iraq;
                    (D) encourage more countries to contribute to the 
                extensive needs in Iraq; and
                    (E) ensure that funds pledged for Iraq are 
                forthcoming.
            (3) That the security forces of the Government of Iraq are 
        free of sectarian and militia influences.
            (4) That the security forces of the Government of Iraq are 
        assuming greater responsibility for security in Iraq.
            (5) That the Government of Iraq provides for an equitable 
        distribution of the oil revenues of Iraq.
            (6) That the constitution of Iraq has been modified or 
        amended to ensure civil rights for each ethnic community in 
        Iraq.
            (7) That the Iraq Government has reversed the policy of 
        ``de-Baathification'' in a manner that permits former lower-
        level members of the Baath Party in Iraq to serve in the 
        Government of Iraq if such individuals do not pose a security 
        risk to the Government of Iraq or Iraq.
            (8) If the President is unable to make a certification on 
        any matter set forth in paragraphs (1) through (7), that 
        substantial progress is being made toward achieving the 
        objective otherwise covered by such paragraph.
            (9) That there has been significant progress made in 
        political accommodation among the ethnic and sectarian groups 
        in Iraq.
    (d) Disapproval of Certification.--
            (1) Disapproval.--Notwithstanding the submittal by the 
        President of a certification under subsection (c), the 
        limitation in subsection (b) shall be and continue in effect if 
        Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the 
        certification.
            (2) Procedures for consideration of joint resolutions.--
                    (A) Joint resolution defined.--For purposes of this 
                subsection, the term ``joint resolution'' means only a 
                joint resolution introduced not later than 60 days 
                after the date on which a certification of the 
                President under subsection (c) is received by Congress, 
                the matter after the resolving clause of which is as 
                follows: ``That Congress disapproves the certification 
                of the President submitted to Congress under section 
                5(c) of the Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 
                2007.''.
                    (B) Procedures.--A joint resolution described in 
                paragraph (1) shall be considered in a House of 
                Congress in accordance with the procedures applicable 
                to joint resolutions under paragraphs (3) through (8) 
                of section 8066(c) of the Department of Defense 
                Appropriations Act, 1985 (as enacted by section 101(h) 
                of Public Law 98-473; 98 Stat. 1936).
    (e) Withdrawal of United States Military Forces.--The limitation in 
subsection (b) shall not be construed to prohibit the presence and use 
of United States military forces in Iraq after the effective date of 
such limitation for force protection, force security, or similar 
purposes during the withdrawal of United States military forces from 
Iraq.

SEC. 6. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL UNITED 
              STATES MILITARY FORCES IN IRAQ ABSENT AVAILABILITY OF 
              ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING.

    (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
            (1) to ensure that our men and women in uniform who are 
        serving courageously in Iraq have the equipment and training 
        they need; and
            (2) to prohibit the deployment of additional United States 
        military forces in Iraq unless such forces are adequately 
        equipped and trained.
    (b) Limitation.--No funds may be obligated or expended for the 
deployment of United States military forces to Iraq after the date of 
the enactment of this Act unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to 
Congress before such deployment that such forces are adequately 
equipped and trained for the missions to be discharged by such forces 
in Iraq.

Summary: Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 2007 - Prohibits, with a limited presidential national security waiver, U.S. military force levels in Iraq after the date of the enactment of this Act from exceeding such levels as of January 1, 2007.

Prohibits appropriations for security and reconstruction assistance to the government of Iraq 90 days after enactment of this Act unless the President provides Congress with a specified certification respecting Iraq's: (1) security forces; (2) oil revenue distribution; (3) civil rights and political accommodation concerning its ethnic and sectarian groups; and (4) policy towards the participation of former Baath party members in the Iraqi government.

Terminates authority for the use of U.S. military forces in Iraq 90 days after enactment of this Act unless the use of such forces is specifically authorized by Congress in a statute enacted after enactment of this Act or the President provides Congress with a specified certification respecting: (1) U.S. redeployment and mission transition; (2) Iraq's security forces; (3) oil revenue distribution; (4) civil rights and political accommodation concerning Iraq's ethnic and sectarian groups; (5) the participation of former Baath party members in the Iraqi government; and (6) the convening of an international conference on Iraq. States that the termination shall: (1) continue in effect if Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving the President's certification; and (2) not be construed to prohibit the use of U.S. military forces in Iraq for force protection, force security, or similar purposes during the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq.

Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds to deploy U.S. military forces to Iraq unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to Congress that such forces are adequately equipped and trained for their missions.