To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes how Congress reviews national emergencies (situations the President declares require immediate government action). Specifically, it shortens the time Congress has to review and vote on whether to end a national emergency declaration.
Who It Affects
Congress (the legislative branch of government) is directly affected, as this bill changes the rules for how members vote on ending national emergencies.
Key Provisions
• Congress can now vote directly on whether a national emergency declaration should continue in effect, rather than first considering whether to vote (Sec. 1)
What Changes
The bill removes the step where Congress decides whether to consider a vote on ending an emergency. Instead, Congress moves directly to voting on whether the emergency declaration continues in effect.
Important Definitions
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Effective Date
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