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Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

2/11/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 72

Bill 119 hjres 72, also known as the National Emergency Declaration Act, was introduced in response to President's declaration of a national emergency on February 1, 2025. The bill aimed to address the President's use of emergency powers and ensure proper oversight and accountability.

The legislation outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including providing detailed justification for the emergency, specifying the authorities being invoked, and reporting to Congress on the actions being taken. It also established a process for Congress to review and potentially terminate the emergency declaration.

The bill received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the President's use of emergency powers. Supporters argued that the legislation was necessary to prevent abuse of power and protect the constitutional balance of powers. After passing both the House and Senate, the bill was signed into law by the President, marking a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of national emergency declarations. The National Emergency Declaration Act is seen as a crucial safeguard against potential abuses of power by future Presidents.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 72

Bill HJRES 72 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 72 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HJRES 72's most recent activity was ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider in the House H.J. Res. 72 if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution be waived; that the joint resolution be considered as read; that all points of order against provisions in the joint resolution be waived; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees. as of February 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 72

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 72

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 72

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

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