ARTICLE ONE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The ARTICLE ONE Act would amend the National Emergencies Act to require congressional approval of presidentially declared national emergencies. Under the bill, a new national emergency would automatically expire after 30 days unless Congress passed a joint resolution of approval; emergencies approved would still need renewal by joint resolution every year to continue. If Congress does not approve an emergency, the President could not declare a new one for the same circumstances during the remainder of that term. The bill sets expedited procedures for Congress to consider these resolutions, requires the President to submit detailed reports on the reasons, costs, and duration of emergencies, and makes certain reports public. Emergencies invoking only the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are treated separately and excluded from this new approval process unless combined with other emergency powers.
This measure would primarily affect the President's ability to unilaterally declare and maintain national emergencies, and it would give Congress, particularly the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, a formal role in reviewing and renewing them. It would also affect agencies and programs that rely on emergency-related powers, since unapproved emergencies and associated authorities would terminate, funds would be returned, and related contracts ended.
The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Chip Roy, with Rep. Cohen as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Rules. It has not yet been considered by committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
20 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10132 do?
- The ARTICLE ONE Act would amend the National Emergencies Act to require congressional approval of presidentially declared national emergencies. Under the bill, a new national emergency would automatically expire after 30 days unless Congress passed a joint resolution of approval; emergencies approved would still need renewal by joint resolution every year to continue. If Congress does not approve an emergency, the President could not declare a new one for the same circumstances during the remainder of that term. The bill sets expedited procedures for Congress to consider these resolutions, requires the President to submit detailed reports on the reasons, costs, and duration of emergencies, and makes certain reports public. Emergencies invoking only the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are treated separately and excluded from this new approval process unless combined with other emergency powers. This measure would primarily affect the President's ability to unilaterally declare and maintain national emergencies, and it would give Congress, particularly the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, a formal role in reviewing and renewing them. It would also affect agencies and programs that rely on emergency-related powers, since unapproved emergencies and associated authorities would terminate, funds would be returned, and related contracts ended. The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Chip Roy, with Rep. Cohen as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Rules. It has not yet been considered by committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10132 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10132. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10132?
- H.R. 10132 was sponsored by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10132?
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (20 Aug 2026).
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