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Limiting Presidential Emergency Powers: Congressional Oversight Required

This bill aims to limit the duration of national emergencies declared by the President. Without Congressional approval, an emergency will expire after 30 days. This ensures greater citizen control, through their representatives in Congress, over decisions impacting their lives during crises.
Key points
Presidentially declared national emergencies will automatically end after 30 days unless Congress approves them.
Any unspent funds allocated for an emergency will be returned once it terminates.
Construction contracts related to an emergency will be terminated if construction hasn't started before its end.
Special powers exercised due to an emergency will cease upon its termination, except for ongoing actions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_63
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_63.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Presidentially declared national emergencies will automatically end after 30 days unless Congress approves them.
  • Any unspent funds allocated for an emergency will be returned once it terminates.
  • Construction contracts related to an emergency will be terminated if construction hasn't started before its end.
  • Special powers exercised due to an emergency will cease upon its termination, except for ongoing actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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