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- H.R.63
H.R.63: Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2021 This bill provides that a national emergency declared by the President terminates 30 days after a declaration unless a joint resolution affirming such declaration is enacted. All existing emergency declarations expire after two years unless the President requests a renewal that receives congressional approval.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Jan. 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |