Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peters Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on National Emergencies Act
June 06, 2024
June 06, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a hearing dated May 22, 2024, entitled "Restoring Congressional Oversight over Emergency Powers: Exploring Options to Reform the National Emergencies Act":
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When a crisis unfolds, our government needs to be able to respond quickly. Whether it's a pandemic, extreme weather, or a forei . . .
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When a crisis unfolds, our government needs to be able to respond quickly. Whether it's a pandemic, extreme weather, or a forei . . .