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- H.R.5879
H.R.5879: Congressional Oversight of Sanctions Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Congressional Oversight of Sanctions Act This bill limits the duration of a declaration of national emergency by the President, directs the President to allow certain exports to a country under sanctions, and requires the President to provide specified information when exercising emergency economic powers. Specifically, the bill provides that any national emergency declared by the President shall terminate 60 days after the first day on which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) |