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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Oct 2, 2007
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed as a recommendation by Congress that any particular contingency plan be exercised; (2) it is necessary and prudent for the Department of Defense (DOD) to undertake robust and comprehensive contingency planning; (3) contingency planning for a redeployment of Armed Forces from Iraq should address appropriate protection for U.S. Armed Forces, civilians, contractors, and third party and Iraqi nationals who have aided the U.S. mission in Iraq, and the preservation of military equipment; and (4) such planning should describe a range of scenarios and timetables for redeployment, and describe possible missions of Armed Forces remaining in Iraq.
Directs the Secretary of Defense, within 60 days after the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, to report to the congressional defense and appropriations committees on the status of planning for the redeployment of Armed Forces from Iraq. Requires the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to brief such committees on matters contained in the reports. Terminates the reporting and briefing requirements on the date on which the Secretary certifies to such committees that the Armed Forces are no longer primarily engaged in a combat mission in Iraq.
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Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D–TN
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 46 (Roll no. 927). (text: CR H11116)
House roll call 927 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 46 (Roll no. 927).(text: CR H11116)
House roll call 927 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3087.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11116-11118, H11118-11125)
Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-283.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-283.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 55 - 2.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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