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Congressional Oversight of Presidential Emergency Powers

This act introduces a mechanism allowing Congress to block the President's decisions on using special emergency powers. This means Congress will have more say in how the government responds to urgent needs, potentially affecting the availability of goods or services during a crisis.
Key points
Congress can disapprove the President's use of specific emergency powers.
The act sets up a fast-track process for Congress to vote on such disapproval.
It aims to increase congressional oversight of executive actions during crises.
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Print number: 117_HR_8562
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-07-28