Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB181

Introduced
1/9/23  

Caption

This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to abortion. Before issuing an abortion-related executive order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.

Impact

If passed, HB181 will directly impact the legislative process surrounding executive orders, specifically those concerned with abortion-related issues. Supporters argue that it will ensure Congress has a say in significant matters concerning reproductive rights and that executive actions affecting these rights are fully disclosed and justified. By changing the way executive orders related to abortion are communicated, the bill is anticipated to create a more checks-and-balances dynamic between the executive and legislative branches of government.

Summary

House Bill 181 aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the issuance of executive orders, particularly those related to abortion. The bill mandates that the President must notify Congress at least 30 days before issuing any qualifying executive order related to abortion. This notification requirement includes sharing the executive order text, details of federal laws affected by the order, and information about the execution process of the order. Additionally, there is a requirement to report on the outcomes of these executive orders six months following enactment, and annually thereafter.

Contention

One of the primary points of contention surrounding HB181 is its implications for executive privilege and the scope of presidential powers. Critics argue that requiring extensive notifications before issuing executive orders may hinder swift decision-making, particularly in urgent situations. Furthermore, this bill centers around contentious issues surrounding abortion, which already divide opinions along partisan lines. The nuances of how this legislation interacts with existing laws and the Hyde Amendment could also lead to further debate regarding reproductive rights and government control over them.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB183

This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to immigration policy. Before issuing an immigration-related executive order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.

US HB179

This bill requires the President to provide Congress and the public with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to agriculture, food, and the livelihood of farmers, ranchers, and producers in the United States. Before issuing such an order, the President shall provide Congress and the public with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.

US HB180

This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public before issuing executive orders relating to energy policy.

US HB182

This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public before issuing executive orders relating to the constitutional right of law-abiding individuals in the United States to own, carry, and use firearms.

US HB184

This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public before issuing executive orders relating to the natural resources of the United States and the environment.

US HB464

Separation of Powers Restoration Act This bill restricts the ability of the President to exercise certain powers, such as declaring a national emergency. Specifically, the bill terminates all powers and authorities possessed by the President, any executive agency, or any federal officer that derive from a declaration of national emergency. It eliminates any statutory grant of authority allowing the President or any other officer or employee of the executive branch to declare a national emergency, specifying that such power is vested solely in Congress. Furthermore, for each presidential order (i.e., executive order, presidential proclamation, presidential directive, or similar presidential or executive branch instructions), the President must include a statement specifying the statutory or constitutional provision that grants the President the authority to issue the order. It also limits the effect of a presidential order to the executive branch, with certain exceptions, such as if the order cites the specific congressional enactment from which it derives its authority. The bill provides standing to challenge the validity of presidential orders to (1) certain federal, state, and local officials; and (2) persons adversely affected by the order. This bill also repeals the War Powers Resolution, a joint resolution that outlines procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send Armed Forces into hostilities.

US H3600

Review of Presidential Executive Orders

US HCR29

Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.

US HCR29

Declaring that presidential executive orders cannot interfere with states' rights.

US HR166

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 347) to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to Executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

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