A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
- Bill Number
- S.J.Res. 10
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Emergency Management
- Status
- Failed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-26: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 95. (consideration: CR S1364, S1367-1390)
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
This joint resolution (S.J. Res. 10) aims to end a specific national emergency related to energy issues, declared by the President. It uses Congress's authority to terminate such emergencies, promoting a return to normal legal and policy frameworks without extended emergency powers.
Key Provisions
- Termination of Emergency: The resolution explicitly terminates the national emergency on energy, as declared in Executive Order 14156 on January 20, 2025 (published in the Federal Register at 90 Fed. Reg. 8433).
- Legal Basis: The termination is enacted under the National Emergencies Act (a federal law that allows the President to declare emergencies but requires congressional oversight to end them; codified at 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).
- Process: Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2025, by Senators Tim Kaine and Martin Heinrich, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further review.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Reversal of Emergency Status: This would immediately revoke the national emergency declaration, potentially ending any temporary powers, funding allocations, or regulatory flexibilities granted to the executive branch under the emergency (e.g., expedited energy production or import/export rules).
- No Broader Amendments: The resolution does not alter the National Emergencies Act itself but exercises its built-in mechanism for Congress to terminate a specific emergency, shifting oversight back to standard legislative processes.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Agencies like the Department of Energy may lose emergency authorities, requiring them to revert to routine operations, which could slow down or halt energy-related initiatives started under the declaration.
- On Citizens: Everyday people might see changes in energy costs, availability, or environmental regulations if the emergency involved measures like fuel subsidies or conservation mandates; termination could stabilize markets but remove short-term protections.
- On International Relations: If the emergency affected energy trade (e.g., imports from allies or sanctions on adversaries), ending it might normalize diplomatic and economic ties without heightened urgency.
- Overall: Could lead to a more predictable energy policy environment but might disrupt ongoing projects if not transitioned smoothly.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Government: Executive branch agencies (e.g., Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency) handling energy policy.
- Energy Industry: Oil, gas, renewable energy companies, and utilities that may have benefited from or been constrained by emergency measures.
- Congress: Senators and representatives, particularly those on energy committees, who gain influence in post-emergency policy.
- Citizens and Consumers: Individuals and businesses reliant on stable energy supplies, potentially facing adjustments in pricing or access.
- Environmental and Advocacy Groups: Organizations focused on climate, conservation, or energy independence, depending on the emergency's original scope.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces the National Emergencies Act's checks-and-balances provision, allowing Congress to override presidential declarations without court involvement, ensuring emergencies are not indefinite.
- Constitutional: Highlights separation of powers, as Congress reasserts its role in war and emergency powers (Article I of the U.S. Constitution), preventing executive overreach in domestic policy areas like energy.
- Political: Could signal partisan or bipartisan efforts to limit executive actions on energy (e.g., in response to recent administrations' priorities), potentially sparking debates on energy security versus regulatory burdens; if passed, it sets a precedent for quicker congressional intervention in future emergencies.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (11)
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-26: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 95. (consideration: CR S1364, S1367-1390) (Roll call 95)
- 2025-02-26: Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 95. (Roll call 95)
- 2025-02-26: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent pursuant to the order of 02/18/2025.
- 2025-02-26: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent pursuant to the order of 02/18/2025.
- 2025-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2025-02-03: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy. — issued 2025-02-03 — PDF (1 pages)