H. Con. Res. 272 would urge the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log Recognizes the effort of local community leaders in Iraq to editpromote reconciliation.

Commends the wikiUnited Nations for re-engaging in Iraq.

Urges: (1) diplomatic efforts to engage Iraq's neighbors to assist in securing Iraq's borders and beto prevent terrorist organizations from destabilizing the firstregion; (2) the nations and international bodies that have pledged donations to provide a detailed summary ofIraq to fulfill those pledges; and (3) actions to address the bill!)needs of Iraqi displaced persons.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 12/18/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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