H.R. 868 · 118th Congress · House

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

Active· Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a perio…
Introduced
Feb 8, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 08, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. FEB 08, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 08, 2023•IntroReferral

    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.

  4. FEB 08, 2023•IntroReferral

    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.

  5. FEB 08, 2023•IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Rules Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2023

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2023

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2023

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