S.jres10 - Terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 10 proposes to terminate the national emergency related to energy, which was declared by the President on January 20, 2025, through Executive Order 14156. The resolution cites the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) as the basis for termination. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Kaine and Mr. Heinrich and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Expected Effects
If passed, the resolution would end the President's declared national emergency concerning energy. This would likely remove any special powers or authorities the President had invoked under the National Emergencies Act related to energy matters. The practical impact would depend on the specific actions taken under the emergency declaration and how those actions are unwound.
Potential Benefits
- Reassertion of Congressional authority over executive action.
- Restoring normal legislative processes for energy policy.
- Reducing potential for executive overreach.
- Potentially reducing market uncertainty related to emergency powers.
- Could lead to more balanced energy policies through normal legislative channels.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption of ongoing energy initiatives started under the emergency declaration.
- Possible weakening of the executive branch's ability to respond quickly to energy crises.
- Could lead to policy gridlock if Congress is unable to act decisively on energy issues.
- May reduce the flexibility to address unforeseen energy-related challenges.
- Could negatively impact energy security if emergency measures were effective.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the principle of checks and balances, as it allows Congress to terminate a national emergency declared by the President. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress, giving it the authority to oversee and potentially limit executive actions. The National Emergencies Act itself provides a statutory mechanism for Congress to terminate a declared emergency, reinforcing this constitutional principle.
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).