Hot Topics Archive: HOUSE PASSES BILL REQUIRING PRESIDENT TO DEVELOP PLANS TO REDEPLOY TROOPS FROM IRAQ

(October 2, 2007) With Congressman Wu's support, the U.S. House passed legislation requiring the president to report to Congress on plans for the redeployment of troops from Iraq. The plans would be due within 60 days and every 90 days thereafter, if the Senate passes the legislation and it becomes law.

"I was one of 133 House members to vote against the Iraq war in the first place. Since that time, I have been one of approximately 177 House members voting to bring the war to an end. I am pleased that today 377 House members found common ground. This bill will help hold the president accountable and is a significant step toward redeploying our troops from Iraq," Congressman Wu said.

In addition to requiring the President to report on the status of plans for the safe redeployment of American troops from Iraq, the bill specifically:

• Recognizes that the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. civilians have worked valiantly, and that it is time for Iraq to manage its future;

• Notes that when Congress authorized military force in 2002, it was concerned about an Iraqi government that has since been removed from power;

• States that the new, freely-elected Iraqi government poses no threat to the United States;

• Expresses the view that such a plan should include a refocus of our military to combating al-Qaeda and other terrorists.

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