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Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 79
Bill 118 hjres 79 pertains to a national emergency that was declared by the President on May 11, 2004. The bill aims to address and provide oversight for the actions taken by the President under this national emergency declaration. It seeks to ensure that the President's actions are in line with the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
The bill outlines the specific powers and authorities granted to the President under the national emergency declaration, as well as the limitations and restrictions placed on these powers. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the status of the national emergency and the actions taken by the President in response to it.
Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to review and potentially terminate the national emergency declaration if it is deemed unnecessary or unjustified. This process allows for greater transparency and accountability in the use of emergency powers by the President. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 79 serves as a mechanism for ensuring that the President's actions under a national emergency declaration are conducted in a lawful and responsible manner, while also upholding the principles of checks and balances within the government.
The bill outlines the specific powers and authorities granted to the President under the national emergency declaration, as well as the limitations and restrictions placed on these powers. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the status of the national emergency and the actions taken by the President in response to it.
Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to review and potentially terminate the national emergency declaration if it is deemed unnecessary or unjustified. This process allows for greater transparency and accountability in the use of emergency powers by the President. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 79 serves as a mechanism for ensuring that the President's actions under a national emergency declaration are conducted in a lawful and responsible manner, while also upholding the principles of checks and balances within the government.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 79
This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush on May 11, 2004, which blocked the property of certain persons and export of certain goods to Syria in response to Syria supporting terrorist activity in Iraq, among other activities.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 79
Bill HJRES 79 is currently in the status of Failed in House since July 18, 2023. Bill HJRES 79 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HJRES 79's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of July 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 79
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 79
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementPotential Impact Areas
- Middle East
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Syria
- War and emergency powers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 79
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004.
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 79
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