H.R.353: To prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States forces in Iraq above the numbers existing as of January 9, 2007.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Jan. 9, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2007

Bill Summary

Prohibits the U.S. government from obligating or expending funds to increase the number of U.S. forces in Iraq above the number for such forces which existed as of January 9, 2007, without a specific congressional authorization for such increase.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.353.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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.
Referred to House Armed Services
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Jan. 9, 2007

Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

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