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Guarding Congressional Authority Act

Introduced: February 27, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Apr 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Feb 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Feb 27, 2019

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 27, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Guarding Congressional Authority Act

This bill sets limits on the President's authority to declare a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act.

The President must terminate the executive declaration of a national emergency after 60 days unless Congress has affirmatively authorized the action or has extended the time period.

Any proposed executive action that infringes on the powers and duties of Congress shall have no force or effect.

A civil action may be brought in U.S. district court to challenge the validity of any proposed executive action that infringes on congressional powers and duties by any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate, or either or both chambers acting pursuant to a vote.

What's happening now April 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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