By Bowling Green Today |
May 22, 2024
On May 22, 2024, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, addressed the potential dangers posed by presidential emergency powers during a hearing titled “Restoring Congressional Oversight Over Emergency Powers: Exploring Options to Reform the National Emergencies Act.” Dr. Paul urged Congress to pass a comprehensive reform bill that would enable the President to respond promptly to emergencies while safeguarding civil liberties from an unchecked executive branch.