United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 868 (118th)
To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
Introduced
8 February 2023
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Status
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.
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Summary
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2023
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2023
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 February 2023
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/868
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hr/868