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US HR121

US HR121
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2023


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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.

AI Summary

This bill amends the National Emergencies Act to provide that a national emergency declared by the President will terminate 30 days after the declaration, unless a joint resolution affirming the declaration is enacted into law. It also establishes procedures for the termination of national emergencies, including the termination of any related contracts, reprogrammed or transferred funds, and the cessation of emergency powers and authorities. The bill applies these new provisions to national emergencies declared before the date of enactment, which will terminate 2 years after the date of enactment unless renewed under the amended procedures.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 02/01/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
  • ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/121/all-info 01/10/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr121/BILLS-118hr121ih.pdf 01/19/2023
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