S 4279
REIGN Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the REIGN Act of 2020, requires the President to share documents related to potential national emergencies with Congress. Specifically, the President must submit drafts of executive orders, proclamations, and other related materials to designated congressional committees within 30 days of finalizing them. Additionally, the President must also submit all existing emergency action documents before the bill’s enactment date within 15 days. The goal is to increase transparency and oversight of the President’s actions during emergencies.
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Tom Udall
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