Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008

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Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the war in Iraq should end as safely and quickly as possible, and our troops should be brought home; (2) the performance of U.S. military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan should be commended, and their service should be appropriately recognized; and (3) the primary purpose of funds from this Act should be to transition the mission of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and undertake their redeployment, and not to extend or prolong the war. Prohibits any person in the custody or control of the U.S. government from being subject to any treatment or technique of interrogation not authorized by and listed in the U.S. Army Field Manual of Human Intelligence Collector Operations. Prohibits funds from being used: (1) in contravention of specified laws implementing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; or (2) to deploy any U.S. military unit to Iraq unless the President has certified such unit as "fully mission capable." Makes funds from this Act immediately available to plan and execute a safe and orderly redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq. Directs the President to commence such redeployment within 30 days after this Act's enactment. Sets as a goal to realize a limited presence and missions (protection of diplomatic facilities and American citizens, limited training and support of Iraqi Security Forces, and engaging in counterterrorism operations against al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations in Iraq) by December 15, 2008. Requires the President to submit to Congress a regional stability plan for the Middle East. Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (4) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (5) the Iraq Freedom Fund; (6) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (7) procurement; and (8) the Defense Health Program. Directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress a comprehensive set of performance indicators and measures for progress toward military and political stability in Iraq. Prohibits any funds from being used to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq; or (2) exercise U.S. control over any oil resource of Iraq.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 15 November 2007

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 November 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 November 2007

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 14 November 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 November 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 November 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 November 2007

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