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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 868
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 8, 2023
Mr. Gimenez introduced the following bill; which was 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
A BILL
To shorten the review period for the congressional review of termination of certain national emergencies, and for other purposes.
1.
Termination review of national emergencies by Congress
Section 202(b) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(b)) is amended—
(1) by striking to consider a vote and inserting to vote; and
(2) by striking whether that emergency shall be terminated and inserting whether such emergency declaration shall continue to be in effect.