Change the Course in Iraq Act

Bill: 110-hr-1460
Sponsor: Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
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Petroleum
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Russia
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey
United Nations
War and emergency powers
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Change the Course in Iraq Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) members of the U.S. Armed Forces have shown great valor and courage in Iraq in the performance of their duties; and (2) the sacrifices of such members and their families are recognized and appreciated.
 
Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
 
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should increase its diplomatic efforts within the government of Iraq to help stabilize Iraq and the region.
 
Directs the President to appoint a Coordinator for Iraq Stabilization.
 
Conditions U.S. assistance for Iraqi security forces or Iraq relief and reconstruction, beginning on December 31, 2007, upon the President certifying to the defense committees that the Iraqi government has taken certain actions with respect to stabilizing the Iraqi government, guaranteeing rights of Iraqi citizens, and controlling its security forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House