H.Res. 869: Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.

H.Res. 869: Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-06-14 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-06-14 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.

Plain summary

Condemns the terrorist enemy for commencing the world's unsought world War on Terror by murdering thousands of Americans and fellow human beings across the globe. Affirms our Nation's devotion to our liberty and equality, and our defense of humanity from the terrorist enemy. Recognizes: (1) the progress made in the world War on Terror in other nations; and (2) that the battle for a sovereign, democratic, and united Iraq is presently the central theater in the world War on Terror. Reaffirms: (1) that the United States will never abandon a democracy under terrorist attack; and (2) the commitment of the United States and our allies to finish our mission in Iraq. Recognizes and honors the sacrifices and courage of American, allied, and Iraqi citizen-soldiers and civilians. Declares the United States will win the world War on Terror.

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Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · 0 cosponsors

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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109hres869.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/hres>

Record fed-us-cong109-hres869 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109