HR. 125In Committee
Limiting Emergency Powers Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Terminates presidential national emergency declarations after 30 days unless Congress approves them, and ends renewals after two years without renewed approval
Key points
- Require congressional approval
- Limit renewals to two years
- Terminate emergency declarations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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