“Never Ending Emergencies – An Examination of the National Emergencies Act”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

The hearing will provide a background on the intent of the National Emergencies Act (NEA) (P.L. 94-412) and examine the Presidential powers made available under an NEA declaration to inform whether reforms are needed to improve the oversight and accountability of such powers.

Witnesses
Mr. Satya Thallam
Policy Advisor
Arnold & Porter
Ms. Elizabeth Goitein
Senior Director, Liberty & National Security Program
Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law
Mr. Soren Dayton
Director of Governance
Niskanen Center