Sign the Petition to Support H.R. 4232

Submitted by Webboy on October 28, 2006 - 11:44pm.

Introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA)

(For complete details about H.R. 4232, including a link to the full text of the bill, a list of co-sponsors, and recent actions on the bill in the U.S. House, click here.)

H.R.4232 would prohibit further use of Defense Department funds to deploy United States Armed Forces to Iraq. Funds could still be used to provide for:

  • the safe and orderly withdrawal of all troops;
  • consultations with other governments, NATO and the UN regarding international forces;
  • financial assistance and equipment to either Iraqi security forces and/or international forces.

In addition, the bill would not prohibit or restrict non-defense funding to carry out reconstruction in Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions about HR 4232:

1. Why are there no dates, timelines or deadlines?

There are no specific dates in the bill to give it longevity. Once the bill is on the floor of the House, a proper date reflecting the intent of the legislation can be added.

2. When would the bill take effect?

As soon as the bill is signed into law, the DoD will not be able to use funds to deploy armed forces in Iraq.

3. Does this bill abandon our troops, leave them stranded in Iraq?

Rep. McGovern’s office worked closely with the Legislative Counsel to craft a bill that would ensure the safety of the troops. Specifically, the bill calls for funds to “provide for the safe and orderly withdrawal of the Armed Forces from Iraq”. The DoD will be responsible for planning and implementing a safe and orderly withdrawal.

4. Is this a “cut and run” bill?

No, this bill recognizes that the very presence of U.S. troops is fueling the insurgency and increasing violence. But the bill also recognizes that the U.S. has an obligation to Iraq and allows for the use of defense funds to ensure the security of Iraq and the transition to democratic rule.

5. Won’t this bill hurt the morale of our troops?

The Bush Administration sent our neighbors, friends and relatives into a war based on manipulated intelligence, without adequate planning, or equipment, and they are refusing to say how or when the mission will end. It is time they stop using our troops as human shields for their failed policies. This bill simply recognizes that it is time for the troops to come home--which should boost morale.

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