An amendment to require the administration to report to Congress on efforts to internationalize the military operations and reconstruction of Iraq.

1. Rewrites section 2212(b)(7) through paragraph (9)

   Replaces

   Removes section 2212(b)(7) through paragraph (9).

   Inserted: (7) A description of progress made toward the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and democratic government for Iraq, including an estimated schedule for the drafting of a constitution and the holding of free and fair elections.

   Inserted: (8) A description of the extent of international participation in the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq, including the amount and schedule for the provision of financial assistance by other countries and international organizations.

   Inserted: (9) The number of members of the Armed Forces (including national guard and reserve troops) deployed in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, an estimate of the period of time for which such forces will be deployed, and a description of progress made in replacing such forces with international or foreign peacekeeping units.

   Original wording

   In section 2212(b) (relating to report on military operations and reconstruction efforts), strike paragraphs (7) through (9) and insert the following:

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