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DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 73· House(119-HJRES-73)

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Rep. Meeks
Age: 73 years
New York
Introduced
3/6/2025
Last activity
3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Gregory Meeks
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution is a measure regarding a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. The resolution specifically addresses the national emergency found in Executive Order 14194. If passed, it would terminate that specific national emergency. The resolution is being submitted by Mr. Meeks and several other representatives.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    The bill terminates a national emergency which may lead to the cessation of emergency-related spending authorized under Executive Order 14194.

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+2

    Terminating a national emergency can reduce the budgetary authority used for heightened military or security readiness.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    Reducing emergency executive powers may prevent the diversion of funds away from social programs, though the specific impact depends on the nature of the emergency.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    If the emergency declaration was related to border security, terminating it could reduce the resources and authority currently used for border control.