WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Chip Roy (TX-21) today introduced the Article One Act which would reform the 1976 National Emergencies Act and presidential emergency powers. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are leading the effort in the Senate. While the president should have the flexibility to respond to emergencies, it must be done in a way that respects t  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: On Friday, Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) introduced the "ARTICLE ONE Act" to rein in the president's unchecked power to declare national emergencies; Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are leading the effort in the Senate. While the president should have the flexibility to respond to emergencies, president after president has abused this pow  more