Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Bill 119 hjres 73, 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 concerns about the President's use of emergency powers and sought to provide oversight and accountability for such declarations.

The bill outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including a detailed explanation of the emergency situation, the specific authorities being invoked, and a plan for how the emergency will be addressed. It also required the President to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of the emergency and any actions taken.

Additionally, the bill established a bipartisan committee to review and approve the President's declaration of a national emergency. This committee would have the authority to revoke the emergency declaration if it was deemed unnecessary or if the President was found to be abusing their emergency powers. Overall, the National Emergency Declaration Act aimed to ensure that the President's use of emergency powers was justified and in the best interest of the country. It sought to provide transparency and accountability in the declaration of national emergencies, while also safeguarding against potential abuses of power.