Real Emergencies Act

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.

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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3998

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

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 S 3998

Real Emergencies ActReal Emergencies ActA 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.
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