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Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
3/7/2025, 9:48 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 73
Bill 119 hjres 73, 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 concerns about the President's use of emergency powers and sought to provide oversight and accountability for such declarations.
The bill outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including a detailed explanation of the emergency situation, the specific authorities being invoked, and a plan for how the emergency will be addressed. It also required the President to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of the emergency and any actions taken.
Additionally, the bill established a bipartisan committee to review and approve the President's declaration of a national emergency. This committee would have the authority to revoke the emergency declaration if it was deemed unnecessary or if the President was found to be abusing their emergency powers. Overall, the National Emergency Declaration Act aimed to ensure that the President's use of emergency powers was justified and in the best interest of the country. It sought to provide transparency and accountability in the declaration of national emergencies, while also safeguarding against potential abuses of power.
The bill outlined specific requirements for the President when declaring a national emergency, including a detailed explanation of the emergency situation, the specific authorities being invoked, and a plan for how the emergency will be addressed. It also required the President to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of the emergency and any actions taken.
Additionally, the bill established a bipartisan committee to review and approve the President's declaration of a national emergency. This committee would have the authority to revoke the emergency declaration if it was deemed unnecessary or if the President was found to be abusing their emergency powers. Overall, the National Emergency Declaration Act aimed to ensure that the President's use of emergency powers was justified and in the best interest of the country. It sought to provide transparency and accountability in the declaration of national emergencies, while also safeguarding against potential abuses of power.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 73
Bill HJRES 73 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 73 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HJRES 73's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 73
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 73
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 73
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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