Real Emergencies Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T23:48:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3998 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, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3998

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 S 3998

Bill S 3998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill S 3998 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 5, 2022. Bill S 3998's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 5, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3998

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3998

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- War and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3998

Real Emergencies Act

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