To require a plan for the expedited transition of responsibility for military and security operations in Afghanistan to the Government of Afghanistan.
What it does: Rewrites page 484, lines 22–24
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)What it changes
1 change to S. 1867
Rewrites page 484, lines 22–24
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 484, lines 22–24 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (c) Transition Plan.--The President shall devise a plan based on inputs from military commanders, the diplomatic missions in the region, and appropriate members of the Cabinet, along with the consultation of Congress, for expediting the drawdown of United States combat troops in Afghanistan and accelerating the transfer of security authority to Afghan authorities.
Inserted: (d) Submittal to Congress.--The President shall include the most current set of benchmarks established pursuant to subsection (b) and the plan pursuant to subsection (c) with each report on progress.
Original wording
On page 484, strike line 22 through line 24 and insert the following:
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As printed
On page 484, strike line 22 through line 24 and insert the following:
(c) Transition Plan.--The President shall devise a plan based on inputs from military commanders, the diplomatic missions in the region, and appropriate members of the Cabinet, along with the consultation of Congress, for expediting the drawdown of United States combat troops in Afghanistan and accelerating the transfer of security authority to Afghan authorities.
(d) Submittal to Congress.--The President shall include the most current set of benchmarks established pursuant to subsection (b) and the plan pursuant to subsection (c) with each report on progress.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1257 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.(text as modified: CR S8045-8046)
November 30, 2011
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1257 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.(text as modified: CR S8045-8046)
November 30, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8013, S8045-8048, S8948-8049)
November 30, 2011
Amendment SA 1257 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S8045-8046)
November 30, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7944)
November 29, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7885)
November 28, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
November 18, 2011
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1257 proposed by Senator Merkley.(consideration: CR S7795-7799; text: CR S7796)
November 18, 2011
Amendment SA 1257 proposed by Senator Merkley. (consideration: CR S7795-7799; text: CR S7796) To require a plan for the expedited transition of responsibility for military and security operations in Afghanistan to the Government of Afghanistan.
November 18, 2011