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HJRES117FEDERALpassed_chamber
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Joint Resolution to Terminate the July 30, 2025 National Emergency

Original title: Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

August 29, 2025

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Last action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 15, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution would immediately end the legal authorities and special powers granted to the executive branch under the July 30, 2025 emergency declaration.

Who is mentioned in the record

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The President

The President's emergency declaration in Executive Order 14323 would be nullified if the resolution is enacted.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

The committee is responsible for reviewing the resolution before it can proceed to a full House vote.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

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Summary

This , H.J. Res. 117, seeks to formally end the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025, via Executive Order 14323. If passed by both chambers of Congress and signed into law, the emergency declaration would be officially terminated.

Key Facts

  • H.J. Res. 117 mandates the termination of the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025.
  • The resolution cites section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622) as the legal basis for termination.
  • The emergency being targeted was originally established by Executive Order 14323 (25 Fed. Reg. 14896).
  • The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 29, 2025.
  • The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It is a formal legislative action intended to end a national emergency declaration made by the President on July 30, 2025.
What happens if this passes?
The emergency declaration in Executive Order 14323 would be terminated, effectively ending the specific emergency powers associated with that order.

Why It Matters

The resolution would immediately end the legal authorities and special powers granted to the executive branch under the July 30, 2025 emergency declaration.

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policy shift90% confidence

Congressional Challenge to Executive Emergency Power

The resolution represents a direct legislative attempt to utilize the National Emergencies Act to curtail executive authority granted via Executive Order 14323.

Connected Entities

otherExecutive Order 14323The specific executive order declaring the national emergency on July 30, 2025.Map →
personMr. StantonCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personMr. Castro of TexasCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personMs. TitusCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
organizationCommittee on Foreign AffairsThe House committee to which the resolution was referred.Map →
personMs. Kamlager-DoveCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personMr. MeeksPrimary sponsor of the resolution.Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy75
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