United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2259 — To require the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from operations in Libya, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to House Armed Services

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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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Action History

  1. Referred to House Armed Services

  2. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  3. 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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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2259 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2259?
HR 2259 is sponsored by Joseph Heck (R).
What is the current status of HR 2259?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2259?
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