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H.R. 3142 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Iraq Sovereignty Promotion Act of 2005

H.R. 3142 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 30, 2005, sponsored by Tom Allen with 40 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 30, 2005
Co-sponsors
40
Policy area
International Affairs

What it does

Iraq Sovereignty Promotion Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States supports: (1) the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the people of Iraq, and the leaders of Iraq's elected government; and (2) the Iraqi people's desire to rebuild Iraq as a fully sovereign, stable, and peaceful democratic country. States as U.S. policy not to maintain a long-term or permanent military presence in Iraq.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Allen (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 30, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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 s (Jun 30, 2005)

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