HR3908Referred to Committee

National Emergencies Reform Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-11
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Sponsor

Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
Democrat · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (574 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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

2025-06-12

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would reform how the federal government declares and manages national emergencies, likely by setting clearer rules for when emergencies can be declared, how long they last, and what powers the president can use during them. It would probably require Congress to have more say in approving or extending emergency declarations, rather than letting the president act alone for extended periods. The changes would affect how quickly the government can respond to disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies, as well as what emergency powers are available to federal agencies and the president.

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Emergency Management
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