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Congressional Oversight of Presidential Emergency Powers

This act gives Congress more control over how the President can use special powers in emergencies, such as directing production. This means the President's decisions in these matters can be more quickly rejected by Congress, affecting the balance of power and potentially the speed of government response in crises.
Key points
Congress can now reject the President's decisions on using special powers related to production and industry.
The process for Congress to reject presidential decisions has been expedited and simplified.
The act aims to increase congressional oversight of executive actions during emergencies.
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Print number: 117_S_4682
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4682.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress can now reject the President's decisions on using special powers related to production and industry.
  • The process for Congress to reject presidential decisions has been expedited and simplified.
  • The act aims to increase congressional oversight of executive actions during emergencies.
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 Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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