To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 868

This bill addresses the period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies.

Specifically, it requires each house of Congress to vote every six months on a joint resolution to determine whether an emergency declaration shall be terminated. Currently, each house must consider a vote every six months (but not necessarily vote) on a joint resolution to determine whether that emergency shall continue to be in effect.

Current Status of Bill HR 868

Bill HR 868 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HR 868 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023.  Bill HR 868's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 868

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 868

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 868

To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
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