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 the separation of powers. Current law allows for de more PR

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 power to undermine our constitutional order and sides more PR