Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
Summary
This document is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to terminate a national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025, via Executive Order 14323. The resolution cites Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) as the legal basis for its action. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would end the national emergency declared by the President. This would likely result in the termination of any powers or actions taken by the executive branch specifically under the authority of that emergency declaration. The specific consequences would depend on the nature of the emergency and the actions taken in response.
Potential Benefits
- Restores normal legal and political processes by ending executive emergency powers.
- Increases government transparency by limiting the scope of executive action.
- Reaffirms Congressional authority over national emergencies, as intended by the National Emergencies Act.
- Potentially reduces economic distortions or restrictions imposed during the emergency.
- Upholds civil liberties that may have been curtailed during the emergency.
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Potential Disadvantages
- May hinder the government's ability to respond quickly to the situation that prompted the emergency declaration.
- Could disrupt ongoing programs or initiatives implemented under the emergency declaration.
- If the underlying emergency persists, termination may leave the nation vulnerable.
- Potential for political gridlock if Congress and the President disagree on the necessity of the emergency.
- Uncertainty regarding the legal status of actions taken during the emergency period.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution by exercising Congress's power to check the executive branch. Article I, Section 1 vests all legislative powers in Congress, including the power to oversee and terminate national emergencies. The National Emergencies Act itself was designed to provide a framework for executive action during emergencies while preserving congressional oversight.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).