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End the War in Iraq Act of 2005

Introduced: November 4, 2005 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 4, 2005
Introduced in House
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End the War in Iraq Act of 2005 - Prohibits funds appropriated or otherwise made available under any provision of law from being obligated or expended to deploy, or continue to deploy, U.S. Armed Forces to the Republic of Iraq.

Excepts from such prohibition funds used to: (1) provide for the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq; or (2) ensure the security of Iraq and its transition to democratic rule by carrying out consultations with the Government of Iraq and other foreign governments and international organizations or by providing financial assistance or equipment to Iraqi security forces and international forces in Iraq.

Permits the use of funds to carry out social and economic reconstruction activities in Iraq.

What's happening now November 4, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4232: End the War in Iraq Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4232/
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"H.R. 4232: End the War in Iraq Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4232/.
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H.R. 4232, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4232/.
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