118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 868To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.

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

Emergency management
Introduced Feb 8, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2023
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SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2023
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.
Feb 8, 2023
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.
Feb 8, 2023
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.