II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1950 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2007 Mrs. Clinton (for herself, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Lautenberg, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Bayh, and Mr. Dodd) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To require a report on contingency planning for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq.

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Report on contingency planning for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq

(a)

Findings

Congress makes the following findings: (1)The United States Government should be well prepared for the eventual redeployment of United States forces from Iraq. (2)The redeployment of United States forces from Iraq will take careful planning in order to ensure the safety and security of members of the Armed Forces. (3)The United States Government should take into account various contingencies that might impact the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq. (4)Congressional oversight plays a valuable role in ensuring the national security of the United States and the safety and security of the men and women of the Armed Forces. (b)

Report required

Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, submit to Congress a report on contingency planning for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq. (c)

Elements

(1)

In general

The report required by subsection (b) shall include the following: (A)A detailed description of the process by which contingency planning by the United States Government for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq is occurring. (B)A detailed description and assessment of the various contingencies for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq that are being considered for planning purposes. (C)A detailed description and assessment of the possible impact of each contingency described in subparagraph (B) on United States forces in Iraq. (D)A detailed description of the resources and capabilities required to redeploy United States forces from Iraq under each of the contingencies described in subparagraph (B). (E)A detailed description of the diplomatic efforts that will be required in support of each contingency described in subparagraph (B). (F)A detailed description of the information operations and public affairs efforts that will be required in support of each contingency described in subparagraph (B). (G)A detailed description of the evolving mission profile of United States forces under each contingency described in subparagraph (B). (H)A cost estimate for each contingency described in subparagraph (B), including a cost estimate for the replacement of United States military equipment left in Iraq after redeployment. (I)A detailed description of the results of any modeling and simulation efforts by the departments and agencies of the United States Government on each contingency described in subparagraph (B). (2)

Certain scenarios

The report shall include contingency planning for each of the scenarios as follows: (A)The commencement of the reduction of the number of United States forces in Iraq not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B)The transition of the United States military mission in Iraq to— (i)training Iraqi security forces; (ii)conducting targeted counter-terrorism operations; and (iii)protecting United States facilities and personnel. (C)The completion of the transition of United States forces to a limited presence and missions in Iraq as described in subparagraph (B) not later than April 30, 2008. (d)

Form

The report required by subsection (b) shall be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary.