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Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
3/7/2025, 9:48 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 72
Bill 119 hjres 72, also known as the National Emergency Declaration Act, was introduced in response to President's declaration of a national emergency on February 1, 2025. The bill aimed to address the President's use of emergency powers and ensure proper oversight and accountability.
The legislation outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including providing detailed justification for the emergency, specifying the authorities being invoked, and reporting to Congress on the actions being taken. It also established a process for Congress to review and potentially terminate the emergency declaration.
The bill received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the President's use of emergency powers. Supporters argued that the legislation was necessary to prevent abuse of power and protect the constitutional balance of powers. After passing both the House and Senate, the bill was signed into law by the President, marking a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of national emergency declarations. The National Emergency Declaration Act is seen as a crucial safeguard against potential abuses of power by future Presidents.
The legislation outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including providing detailed justification for the emergency, specifying the authorities being invoked, and reporting to Congress on the actions being taken. It also established a process for Congress to review and potentially terminate the emergency declaration.
The bill received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the President's use of emergency powers. Supporters argued that the legislation was necessary to prevent abuse of power and protect the constitutional balance of powers. After passing both the House and Senate, the bill was signed into law by the President, marking a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of national emergency declarations. The National Emergency Declaration Act is seen as a crucial safeguard against potential abuses of power by future Presidents.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 72
Bill HJRES 72 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 72 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 72's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 72
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 72
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 72
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
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