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Introduced
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the National Emergencies Act to provide that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after the declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted into law, and for other purposes. This bill provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted. All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval.
AI Summary
This bill, the Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019, amends the National Emergencies Act to limit the duration of national emergencies declared by the President. Under the bill, a national emergency would terminate 30 days after the declaration unless Congress enacts a joint resolution affirming the emergency. All existing emergencies would also expire after two years, unless the President requests and receives congressional approval for a renewal. The bill aims to ensure that the President's emergency powers are subject to regular congressional oversight and approval.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 03/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1720/all-info | 03/14/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1720/BILLS-116hr1720ih.pdf | 03/30/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1720/BILLS-116hr1720ih.pdf.pdf | 03/30/2019 |
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