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S. 1809 (IS) - Reforming Emergency Powers to Uphold the Balances and Limitations Inherent in the Constitution Act

Category: Bills and Statutes

Collection: Congressional Bills

SuDoc Class Number: Y 1.6:
Y 1.4/1:

Congress Number: 116th Congress

Congress Session: 1st Session

Last Action Date Listed: June 12, 2019

Action: Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Bill Number: S. 1809

Bill Version: Introduced in Senate (IS)

Short Title: Reforming Emergency Powers to Uphold the Balances and Limitations Inherent in the Constitution Act

Full Title: To require congressional approval of national emergency declarations and to repeal the emergency powers and authorities most susceptible to abuse, and for other purposes.

Sponsors: Rand Paul(KY)

Cosponsors: Ron Wyden (OR)

Committees: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Standing)

United States Code References: 47 U.S.C. 606
50 U.S.C. 1601, 1621 and 1701