Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Iraq compilation2008-12-09T19:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4364Bill Introduced: H.Res.1535 Expressing disapproval of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-09:/action/1788892008-12-09T19:00:00Z
Expressing disapproval of the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Signed by President: S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/action/1769042008-10-13T20:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 13, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-13:/action/1769422008-10-13T20:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 13, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-417. Bill Enacted: S.2162 Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/action/1768772008-10-09T20:00:00Z
A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 09, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-387. Bill Signed by President: S.2162 Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/action/1768702008-10-09T20:00:00Z
A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 09, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-05:/action/1767702008-10-05T20:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 05, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: S.2162 Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-29:/action/1761002008-09-29T20:00:00Z
A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 29, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: H.R.7215 Human Costs in Iraq Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/action/1757302008-09-27T20:00:00Z
To amend the reporting requirements in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 relating to military and political stability in Iraq to require additional information on the number of combatants and non-combatants killed, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1519 Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-27:/action/1757642008-09-27T20:00:00Z
Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq.<br /><br /> Bill Sent To President: S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/action/1756552008-09-26T20:00:00Z
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 26, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Sent To President: S.2162 Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/action/1756462008-09-26T20:00:00Z
A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 26, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.Res.1509 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the next president of the United States should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-25:/action/1747312008-09-25T20:00:00Z
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the next president of the United States should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6998 Veterans Mental Health Training for First Responders and Community Leaders Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1728292008-09-22T20:00:00Z
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide education and training to emergency response providers and community leaders relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.7029 National Debt Reduction Trust Fund Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1729162008-09-22T20:00:00Z
To establish a trust fund to hold new Federal revenue from mineral exploration, development, and production in Alaska and the Outer Continental Shelf in order to reduce the national debt.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3541 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1735372008-09-22T20:00:00Z
A bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1475 Recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-21:/action/1726342008-09-21T20:00:00Z
Recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.6456 To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-18:/action/1724872008-09-18T20:00:00Z
To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 18, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-321. Bill Signed by President: H.R.6456 To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-18:/action/1723602008-09-18T20:00:00Z
To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.<br /><br />September 18, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Introduced: H.Res.1467 Expressing the concern of the House of Representatives for the plight of Iraq's vulnerable ethno-religious minorities, and urging greater measures to protect the members of such minorities who have become refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons.tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-17:/action/1722922008-09-17T20:00:00Z
Expressing the concern of the House of Representatives for the plight of Iraq's vulnerable ethno-religious minorities, and urging greater measures to protect the members of such minorities who have become refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3509 Support for Vulnerable and Displaced Iraqis Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/action/1720162008-09-16T20:00:00Z
A bill to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Iraq and potential security breakdown resulting from the mass displacement of Iraqis inside Iraq and as refugees into neighboring countries.<br /><br />