The Real Emergencies Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T23:03:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7404 The Real Emergencies Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7404

Bill 117 HR 7404, also known as The Real Emergencies Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of emergency declarations by the President. The bill seeks to limit the President's ability to declare a national emergency by requiring that any such declaration be approved by Congress within a certain timeframe.

Under the provisions of the bill, a national emergency declared by the President would only be valid for 30 days unless Congress approves an extension. Additionally, the bill requires that Congress must vote on the declaration within 72 hours of its issuance.

The Real Emergencies Act also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the emergency declaration process. It mandates that the President must provide a detailed explanation for the emergency declaration, including the specific reasons for the declaration and the actions that will be taken in response. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for Congress to terminate a national emergency declaration if it is deemed unnecessary or unjustified. This would require a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Overall, The Real Emergencies Act aims to ensure that emergency declarations are only used in genuine, urgent situations and that Congress has a greater role in overseeing and approving such declarations. The bill seeks to prevent the misuse of emergency powers and uphold the principles of checks and balances in the US government.

Congressional Summary of HR 7404

The Real Emergencies Act

This bill denies the President authority to declare a national emergency, an emergency or major disaster, or a public health emergency on the premise of climate change.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7404

Bill HR 7404 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7404 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7404's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 6, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7404

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

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Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7404

The Real Emergencies ActThe Real Emergencies ActTo clarify the authority of the President to declare certain national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, certain major disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, or public health emergencies under the Public Health Service Act on the premise of climate change, and for other purposes.

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