Pub. L. 111-32, tit. III, sec. 316

Sec. 316. (a) Report on Iraq Troop Drawdown Status, Goals, and Timetable.—In recognition and support of the policy of President Barack Obama to withdraw all United States combat brigades from Iraq by August 31, 2010, and all United States military forces from Iraq on December 31, 2011, Congress directs the Secretary of Defense (in consultation with other members of the National Security Council) to prepare a report that identifies troop drawdown status and goals and includes—(1) a detailed, month-by-month description of the transition of United States military forces and equipment out of Iraq; and(2) a detailed, month-by-month description of the transition of United States contractors out of Iraq.(b) Elements of Report.—At a minimum, the Secretary of Defense shall address the following:(1) How the Government of Iraq is assuming the responsibility for reconciliation initiatives as the mission of the United States Armed Forces transitions.(2) How the drawdown of military forces complies with the President’s planned withdrawal of combat brigades by August 31, 2010, and all United States forces by December 31, 2011.(3) The roles and responsibilities of remaining contractors in Iraq as the United States mission evolves, including the anticipated number of United States contractors to remain in Iraq after August 31, 2010, and December 31, 2011.123 STAT. 1873(c) Submission.—(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter through September 30, 2010, the Secretary of Defense shall submit the report required by subsection (a) and a classified annex to the report, as necessary.(2) The Secretary may submit the report required by subsection (a) separately as provided in paragraph (1) or include the information required by this report when submitting reports required of the Secretary under section 9204 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 122 Stat. 2410).(d) Extension of Related Reporting Requirement.—Section 9204(a) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 is amended by striking “fiscal year 2009” and inserting “fiscal year 2010”.