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HR 2259 112th Congress House

To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 21, 2011 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaAppropriationsCongressional oversightDefense spending
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Department of DefenseLibyaMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyWar and emergency powers
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This bill died when the 112th Congress ended
It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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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Jun 21, 2011
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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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 Latest action June 21, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from operations in Libya within 30 days after enactment of this Act.

Prohibits using funds available to the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct further operations in Libya, except for continuing such withdrawal.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2259: To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2259/
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"H.R. 2259: To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2259/.
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H.R. 2259, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2259/.
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