HR 868 · 118th Congress · Emergency Management

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

Introduced 2023-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]· House

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Latest: 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.(2023-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC