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SENATE 241117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

Last Action
5/26/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-04Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2021-02-04Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-04 (00)

Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act or the ARTICLE ONE Act

This bill terminates a declaration of national emergency made by the President after 30 days unless Congress votes to extend the declaration. (Currently, Congress can cancel an emergency declaration only by passing a resolution that can withstand a presidential veto.)

The bill establishes procedures for congressional review of declarations of national emergencies.

The President shall (1) transmit specified information to Congress with any proclamation declaring or renewing a national emergency, including a description of the circumstances necessitating the declaration or renewal of a national emergency declaration and its estimated duration; and (2) report periodically on the status of the emergency.

Cosponsors (10)

  • Rob Portman (R-OH)
  • Patrick Toomey (R-PA)
  • Ron Johnson (R-WI)
  • Ben Sasse (R-NE)
  • Ted Cruz (R-TX)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
  • Roger Wicker (R-MS)
  • Mike Braun (R-IN)
  • Mike Crapo (R-ID)
  • James Risch (R-ID)

Subjects

  • Appropriations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government information and archives
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • War and emergency powers
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