Amendment sought to add language to clarify that the prohibition on establishing permanent military bases in Iraq will not prevent the United States and Iraq from entering into military basing rights agreements for the establishment of temporary bases in Iraq.

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Amendment Number
196
Description
Amendment sought to add language to clarify that the prohibition on establishing permanent military bases in Iraq will not prevent the United States and Iraq from entering into military basing rights agreements for the establishment of temporary bases in Iraq.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 41 printed in House Report 110-115 to add language to section 1222 to explain that the bill's prohibition on the establishment of permanent military bases in Iraq should not be construed to prohibit the United States from establishing a temporary military base or installation by entering into basing rights agreements between the United States and Iraq. The amendment also states that Congress recognizes the United States has not established any permanent military installations inside or outside the United States.
Congress
110
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 17, 2007
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A014) Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 219 (Roll no. 369). (consideration: CR H5345-5346; text: CR H5345)
Latest Action Time
11:52:31
Submitted Date
May 16, 2007
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Nov 15, 2019
Amendment 196 — Informed