H.R. 1843 · 116th Congress
National Emergencies Modernization Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Gallagher
- Introduced
- 2019-03-21
- Latest action
- 2019-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
National Emergencies Modernization Act of 2019
This bill terminates a national emergency declared by the President 60 days after the President reprograms or transfers an amount in excess of $250 million for use in response to such emergency, unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted into law.
For any instance of reprogramming or transfer of funds for use in response to a national emergency, the President shall specify the derivation, amount, and intended use of such funds.