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US HR2996

US HR2996
ARTICLE ONE Act Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act


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Introduced
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act" or the "ARTICLE ONE Act", amends the National Emergencies Act to require the President to specify the provisions of law that will be used during a national emergency, limit the duration of a national emergency declaration to 30 days unless Congress approves it through a joint resolution, and establish a process for Congress to review and approve the continuation of a national emergency. The bill also requires the President to provide regular reports to Congress on the status of any ongoing national emergencies and the actions taken to address them.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 05/05/2021)

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