National Emergencies Reform: Congress Must Approve Presidential Powers and Spending.
This law significantly limits the President's ability to maintain national emergencies and spend money without Congressional approval. It means that special powers and fund transfers during a crisis must be quickly approved by citizens' representatives. This ensures greater oversight over how and on what taxpayer money is spent during crises, preventing indefinite extensions of emergencies.
Key points
A national emergency and its special powers expire after about 20 days unless Congress explicitly approves them via a joint resolution.
The President cannot use emergency powers to fund projects that Congress previously denied authorization or funding for.
All national emergencies automatically terminate after 5 years, and redirected funds must be returned when the crisis ends.
Detailed reporting to Congress is required for all spending, plans, and fund transfers related to every national emergency.
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