To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.

1/18/2024, 6:10 AM

This bill addresses the period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies.

Specifically, it requires each house of Congress to vote every six months on a joint resolution to determine whether an emergency declaration shall be terminated. Currently, each house must consider a vote every six months (but not necessarily vote) on a joint resolution to determine whether that emergency shall continue to be in effect.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 868
Introduced on
2023-02-08
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/8/2023
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Status of Legislation

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Purpose and Summary

This bill addresses the period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies.

Specifically, it requires each house of Congress to vote every six months on a joint resolution to determine whether an emergency declaration shall be terminated. Currently, each house must consider a vote every six months (but not necessarily vote) on a joint resolution to determine whether that emergency shall continue to be in effect.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/20/2023

This bill addresses the period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies.

Specifically, it requires each house of Congress to vote every six months on a joint resolution to determine whether an emergency d...

Latest Action2/8/2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with...