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H.R. 121

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To amend the National Emergencies Act to provide that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after the declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted into law, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 9, 2023
Cosponsors (1)
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Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2023 This bill provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted. All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval.

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