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Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2007

Introduced: October 31, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Nov 2, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Oct 31, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Oct 31, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12355-12356, H12362)
Oct 31, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2007 - States that the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243) is the basis of authority under which the President launched the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, and that such Resolution authorized the President to use military force against Iraq to defend U.S. national security and to enforce all relevant United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq.

Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the United States to observe a national day of celebration commemorating military success in Iraq.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to award grants to state and local governments for suitable activities to commemorate such success.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award to each veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom a grant of $5,000 to facilitate the veteran's transition to civilian life.

What's happening now November 9, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4