Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning the Prospective Security Agreement Between the United States and Iraq

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Addresses current legal framework governing U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Provides general background on the types of international agreements that are binding upon the U.S., and consideration...

Addresses current legal framework governing U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Provides general background on the types of international agreements that are binding upon the U.S., and considerations impacting whether they take the form of a treaty or an executive agreement. Discusses historical precedents as to role that security agreements have taken, focusing on past agreements entered with Afghanistan, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Addresses Congressional oversight role regarding entering and implementing international agreements involving the U.S. Describes legislation proposed in the 110th Congress to ensure Congressional participation in conclusion of a U.S.-Iraq security agreement.

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