National Security Reforms and Accountability Act
The National Security Reforms and Accountability Act (HR 4928) strengthens congressional oversight of military deployments, arms exports, and national emergencies. It requires specific congressional authorization for military force deployments (except for immediate defense), with a 20-day deadline for approval, and mandates regular reporting on military operations including costs and mission objectives. The bill also requires congressional approval for certain arms sales over $14 million, prohibits arms exports to countries committing genocide or violations of international humanitarian law, and limits national emergencies to 5 years with required reporting. These provisions affect the President's authority to deploy military forces, sell defense equipment, and declare national emergencies without congressional consent.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Jul 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
lower
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
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James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
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