S.3433 - Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008

A bill to ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is concluded as a treaty or is approved by Congress. as introduced.
  • Popular: Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 as introduced.
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8/1/2008--Introduced.Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 - Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting U.S. security commitments to, and arrangements with, other countries. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to co

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8/1/2008--Introduced.
Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 - Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting U.S. security commitments to, and arrangements with, other countries. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to consult with the appropriate congressional committees respecting negotiations pursuant to the Declaration of Principles between the United States and Iraq. Prohibits any agreement (or the obligation of implementing funds) containing a security commitment to, or security arrangement with, the Republic of Iraq, from entering into force except pursuant to Article II, section 2, clause 2 (relating to treaties) or Article I, section 7, clause 2 (relating to enactment of laws) of the Constitution of the United States.


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11/20/08
The Common Ills: Foreign Affairs Committee background on the treaty

On August 1, 2008, Senator Biden introduced a bill (S. 3433) with Senators Chuck Hagel, Robert Casey, George Voinovich, and Jim Webb that requires congressional approval and urges an extension of the UN Mandate ...

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11/20/08
Foreign Affairs Committee background on the treaty « The Common Ills

On August 1, 2008, Senator Biden introduced a bill (S. 3433) with Senators Chuck Hagel, Robert Casey, George Voinovich, and Jim Webb that requires congressional approval and urges an extension of the UN Mandate ...

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11/19/08
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks Out Against Bush Making Iraq ...

in sponsoring S.3433. It is the sense of Congress that--. (1) any agreement that sets forth the `broad parameters of the overall bilateral relationship [as between the United States and the Republic of Iraq] in every field,' ...

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