ARTICLE ONE Act

The ARTICLE ONE Act would require congressional approval for the President to exercise powers during a national emergency, limiting emergency declarations to 30 days unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval. It affects the President’s authority under the National Emergencies Act by mandating that no emergency powers may be used without prior congressional specification and approval, and prohibits future emergency declarations or use of specific powers if Congress fails to approve within the required timeframe. The bill establishes procedures for Congress to review and approve emergency proclamations and executive orders, including automatic committee discharge and reassembly during recesses, and ensures that any termination of an emergency ends the exercise of emergency powers while preserving prior legal actions and obligations.