Curbing Presidential Emergency Powers: Congress Must Approve Declarations and Actions.
This Act significantly limits the President's ability to unilaterally declare and extend national emergencies. After a declaration, the President has only 30 days to act unless Congress approves the decision via a joint resolution. This introduces greater legislative oversight over the executive branch, aiming to protect citizens' rights from potential overreach during crises. Furthermore, the Act provides U.S. persons with stronger legal protections when the President uses special economic emergency powers.
Key points
Congressional Control over Emergencies: National emergency declarations and associated powers expire after 30 days unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval.
Limitations on Economic Powers: The President cannot use International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorities against U.S. persons without ensuring access to necessities and generally requires a warrant for property seizure.
Transparency of Emergency Plans: The President must disclose all existing and new Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs) to Congress, increasing oversight of secret government crisis plans.
Restrictions on Military Use: The use of military forces under the Insurrection Act now requires prior Congressional approval, limiting the unilateral deployment of armed forces domestically.
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