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Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Senate incorporated this measure in H.R.1 as an amendment.

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A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. 3/13/2007--Passed Senate amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - Provides for implementation of recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission). Title I: Improving Intelligence and Information Sharing within the Federal Government and with State, Local, and Tribal Governments - Subtitle A: Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement - (Sec. 111) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary) to administer the Homeland Security Advisory System to provide warnings regarding the risk of terrorist attacks on the homeland to federal, state, local, and tribal government authorities [...]

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Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 0 - 97. Record Vote Number: 43. (consideration: CR S1512-1513; text: CR S1512)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq. 1/24/2007--Reported to Senate amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is not in the U.S. national interest to deepen its military involvement in Iraq, particularly by increasing the U.S. military presence in Iraq; (2) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to have the Iraqi political leaders make the political compromises necessary to end the violence in Iraq; (3) greater regional and international support would assist the Iraqis in achieving a political solution and national reconciliation; (4) main elements of U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to helping ensure Iraq's territorial integrity, conduct counterterrorism activities, reduce regional interference in Iraq's internal affairs, and accelerate training of Iraqi troops; (5) the United States should transfer, under an appropriately expedited timeline, responsibility [...]

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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1554-1555)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces by in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options and alternatives for achieving the strategic goals set forth below with force levels other than those proposed; (2) the primary U.S. objective in Iraq should be to encourage Iraqi leaders to make political compromises that will foster reconciliation and strengthen the unity government; (3) the military part of this strategy should focus on maintaining the territorial integrity of Iraq, denying international terrorists a safe haven, conducting counterterrorism operations, promoting regional stability, and training and equipping Iraqi forces to take full security responsibility; (4) U.S. military operations should as much as possible be confined to these goals, and the military Rules of Engagement should reflect this delineation [...]

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Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1392)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options for achieving the strategic goals set forth below; (2) the Senate believes the United States should continue operations in Anbar province, specifically for the purpose of combating an insurgency, including Al Qaeda associated elements, and denying terrorists a safe haven; (3) the Senate believes a failed state in Iraq would present a threat to regional and world peace, and the long-term U.S. security interests are best served by an Iraq that can govern and defend itself and serve as an ally in the war against extremists; (4) Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for such troops; (5) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq [...]

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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 44. (consideration: CR S1566; text: CR S1566)

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A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options for achieving the strategic goals set forth below; (2) the Senate believes the United States should continue operations in Anbar province, specifically for the purpose of combating an insurgency, including Al Qaeda associated elements, and denying terrorists a safe haven; (3) the Senate believes a failed state in Iraq would present a threat to regional and world peace, and the long-term U.S. security interests are best served by an Iraq that can govern and defend itself and serve as an ally in the war against extremists; (4) Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for such troops; (5) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to [...]

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Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.

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To require the President to transmit to Congress a report on contingency plans regarding possible developments in Iraq.

2/16/2007--Introduced.

Iraq Contingency Planning Act - Requires the President by June 30, 2007, to report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees detailing U.S. and U.S. Armed Forces contingency plans to respond to the following three scenarios regarding future developments in Iraq as identified by the most recent National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq: (1) chaos leading to partition; (2) emergence of a Shia strongman; and (3) anarchic fragmentation of power.

Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9225-9226 text as passed Senate: CR S9225-9226 text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)

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A resolution praising Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom.

7/13/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the recent attempted attacks in the United Kingdom.

Commends the Islamic Medical Association of North America for swift and public denunciation of the attacks.

Encourages Muslim voices in the United States and abroad to continue speaking out against terrorism.

Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against any American, including Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans.

Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 635.

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Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and expressing respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion, and for other purposes.

10/2/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.

Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

Expresses friendship and support for Muslims in the United States and worldwide.

Rejects hatred, bigotry, and violence directed against Muslims both in the United States and worldwide.

Commends Muslims in the United States and across the globe who have privately and publicly rejected interpretations and movements of Islam that justify and encourage hatred, violence, and terror.

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Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 635.

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Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and expressing respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion, and for other purposes.

10/2/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.

Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

Expresses friendship and support for Muslims in the United States and worldwide.

Rejects hatred, bigotry, and violence directed against Muslims both in the United States and worldwide.

Commends Muslims in the United States and across the globe who have privately and publicly rejected interpretations and movements of Islam that justify and encourage hatred, violence, and terror.

Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9225-9226 text as passed Senate: CR S9225-9226 text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)

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A resolution praising Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom.

7/13/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the recent attempted attacks in the United Kingdom.

Commends the Islamic Medical Association of North America for swift and public denunciation of the attacks.

Encourages Muslim voices in the United States and abroad to continue speaking out against terrorism.

Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against any American, including Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans.

Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held.

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To require the President to transmit to Congress a report on contingency plans regarding possible developments in Iraq.

2/16/2007--Introduced.

Iraq Contingency Planning Act - Requires the President by June 30, 2007, to report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees detailing U.S. and U.S. Armed Forces contingency plans to respond to the following three scenarios regarding future developments in Iraq as identified by the most recent National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq: (1) chaos leading to partition; (2) emergence of a Shia strongman; and (3) anarchic fragmentation of power.

Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1392)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options for achieving the strategic goals set forth below; (2) the Senate believes the United States should continue operations in Anbar province, specifically for the purpose of combating an insurgency, including Al Qaeda associated elements, and denying terrorists a safe haven; (3) the Senate believes a failed state in Iraq would present a threat to regional and world peace, and the long-term U.S. security interests are best served by an Iraq that can govern and defend itself and serve as an ally in the war against extremists; (4) Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for such troops; (5) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq [...]

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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Number: 44. (consideration: CR S1566; text: CR S1566)

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A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options for achieving the strategic goals set forth below; (2) the Senate believes the United States should continue operations in Anbar province, specifically for the purpose of combating an insurgency, including Al Qaeda associated elements, and denying terrorists a safe haven; (3) the Senate believes a failed state in Iraq would present a threat to regional and world peace, and the long-term U.S. security interests are best served by an Iraq that can govern and defend itself and serve as an ally in the war against extremists; (4) Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for such troops; (5) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to [...]

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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1554-1555)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Senate disagrees with the plan to augment our forces by in Iraq by 21,500 and urges the President to consider all options and alternatives for achieving the strategic goals set forth below with force levels other than those proposed; (2) the primary U.S. objective in Iraq should be to encourage Iraqi leaders to make political compromises that will foster reconciliation and strengthen the unity government; (3) the military part of this strategy should focus on maintaining the territorial integrity of Iraq, denying international terrorists a safe haven, conducting counterterrorism operations, promoting regional stability, and training and equipping Iraqi forces to take full security responsibility; (4) U.S. military operations should as much as possible be confined to these goals, and the military Rules of Engagement should reflect this delineation [...]

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Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 0 - 97. Record Vote Number: 43. (consideration: CR S1512-1513; text: CR S1512)

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A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq. 1/24/2007--Reported to Senate amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is not in the U.S. national interest to deepen its military involvement in Iraq, particularly by increasing the U.S. military presence in Iraq; (2) the primary objective of U.S. strategy in Iraq should be to have the Iraqi political leaders make the political compromises necessary to end the violence in Iraq; (3) greater regional and international support would assist the Iraqis in achieving a political solution and national reconciliation; (4) main elements of U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to helping ensure Iraq's territorial integrity, conduct counterterrorism activities, reduce regional interference in Iraq's internal affairs, and accelerate training of Iraqi troops; (5) the United States should transfer, under an appropriately expedited timeline, responsibility [...]

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Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Senate incorporated this measure in H.R.1 as an amendment.

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A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. 3/13/2007--Passed Senate amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Improving America's Security Act of 2007 - Provides for implementation of recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission). Title I: Improving Intelligence and Information Sharing within the Federal Government and with State, Local, and Tribal Governments - Subtitle A: Homeland Security Information Sharing Enhancement - (Sec. 111) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary) to administer the Homeland Security Advisory System to provide warnings regarding the risk of terrorist attacks on the homeland to federal, state, local, and tribal government authorities [...]

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