A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned mission.

        [Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 20 Referred in House (RFH)]

1st Session
S. CON. RES. 20

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas under Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of the United States,
the President is the ``commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the
United States'', and in such capacity the President has the command of
the Armed Forces, including the authority to deploy troops and direct
military campaigns during wartime;
Whereas under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution of the United States,
Congress has the power of the purse specifically as it relates to the
Armed Forces, and in such capacity Congress has the responsibility to
fully and adequately provide funding for United States military forces,
especially when they are at war and are defending the Nation; and
Whereas when United States military forces are in harm's way and are protecting
our country, Congress and the Nation should give them all the support
they need in order to maintain their safety and accomplish their
assigned missions, including the equipment, logistics, and funding
necessary to ensure their safety and effectiveness, and such support is
the responsibility of both the Executive Branch and the Legislative
Branch of Government: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That it is the sense of Congress that Congress should not take any
action that will endanger United States military forces in the field,
including the elimination or reduction of funds for troops in the
field, as such action with respect to funding would undermine their
safety or harm their effectiveness in pursuing their assigned missions.

Passed the Senate March 15, 2007.

Attest:

NANCY ERICKSON,

Secretary.