Bill requires congressional approval for national emergency declarations.

The bill amends the National Emergencies Act to require congressional approval for national emergency declarations. A joint resolution of approval must be enacted within 30 days for a declared emergency to continue. The President must specify provisions of law for exercising emergency powers. If approval is not granted, the emergency terminates, and the President cannot declare a subsequent emergency for the same circumstances. The President must report to Congress on emergency status, actions taken, and expenditures.

Bill requires congressional approval for national emergency declarations.

The bill amends the National Emergencies Act to require congressional approval for national emergency declarations. A joint resolution of approval must be enacted within 30 days for a declared emergency to continue. The President must specify provisions of law for exercising emergency powers. If approval is not granted, the emergency terminates, and the President cannot declare a subsequent emergency for the same circumstances. The President must report to Congress on emergency status, actions taken, and expenditures.