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Recovery and Stability of Iraq Act of 2008

Introduced: February 26, 2008 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Feb 26, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 26, 2008

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recovery and Stability of Iraq Act of 2008 - Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the position of Iraqi Displacement Coordinator who shall identify programs that address the humanitarian needs of displaced Iraqis and who shall advise and coordinate with the heads of appropriate U.S. departments and agencies, the government of Iraq, countries hosting displaced Iraqis in the region, the United Nations, and other involved nongovernmental and international organizations.

Directs the Coordinator to: (1) design a comprehensive strategy to address the needs of displaced Iraqis; and (2) encourage the government of Iraq to develop a long-term plan for the voluntary and safe return of displaced Iraqis to their homes.

What's happening now February 26, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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