Real Emergencies Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:59:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4300 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.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4300

Bill 118 hr 4300, also known as the Real Emergencies Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for declaring a national emergency and to ensure that such declarations are only made in cases of true emergencies.

The bill outlines specific criteria that must be met in order for a national emergency to be declared. These criteria include the presence of an imminent threat to the nation, the need for immediate action to address the threat, and the lack of alternative means to address the situation. The bill also requires that any declaration of a national emergency be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the threat and the actions that will be taken to address it.

Additionally, the Real Emergencies Act includes provisions to increase congressional oversight of national emergency declarations. Under the bill, any declaration of a national emergency would be subject to review by Congress, and Congress would have the authority to terminate the declaration if it is determined that the criteria for declaring a national emergency were not met. Overall, the Real Emergencies Act aims to ensure that national emergency declarations are made only in cases of true emergencies and that there is appropriate oversight of such declarations by Congress. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage would have significant implications for how national emergencies are declared and managed in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 4300

Bill HR 4300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4300 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2023. Bill HR 4300's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4300

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4300

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Emergency Management

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4300

August Pfluger

Texas(Republican)

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