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Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

Relating to a national emergency by the President on April 2, 2025.

H.J.Res. 91 · House resolution Emergency Management

A Democratic resolution with 45 Democratic cosponsors · See all 45 cosponsors

Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1529)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to end a national emergency declared by the President. The emergency was established on April 2, 2025, through Executive Order 14257. By passing this resolution, the Senate and House of Representatives would terminate that specific national emergency. The action is being taken pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Ending a national emergency returns governance to standard statutory procedures.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Terminating a national emergency reduces the scope of executive power used during that period.