H.R. 1720 · 116th Congress
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs
- Introduced
- 2019-03-13
- Latest action
- 2019-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2019
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.