Shortening Congressional Review Period for National Emergency Declarations.
This bill amends the National Emergencies Act to change how Congress reviews presidential emergency declarations. It mandates that Congress must vote on whether an emergency should continue, rather than just considering a vote on its termination. This procedural change increases legislative oversight over the Executive Branch's use of extraordinary powers, ensuring quicker democratic accountability.
Key points
Congress is required to vote on the continuation of a national emergency, making oversight mandatory.
The review process for ending or continuing national emergencies is streamlined and accelerated.
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