Summary of SJRES 10: Terminating the National Emergency Declared with Respect to Energy

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SJRES 10

Title: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

Introduced: February 3, 2025

Status: Discharged by Unanimous Consent from the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 26, 2025.

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SJRES 10 is to formally terminate the national emergency concerning energy that was declared by the President on January 20, 2025, through Executive Order 14156. This resolution seeks to revoke the emergency status that allows for extraordinary measures to be taken in response to perceived threats to the nation's energy supply.

Key Provisions

• Termination of Emergency: The resolution specifically states that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14156 is to be terminated.
• Legal Basis: The termination is executed under the authority of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), which governs the declaration and termination of national emergencies.

Legislative Actions

• February 3, 2025: The resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator Timothy M. Kaine, with several cosponsors including Senators Chris Van Hollen, Jeanne Shaheen, and Bernie Sanders.
• February 26, 2025: The resolution was discharged from the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by Unanimous Consent. However, it subsequently failed to pass in the Senate with a vote of 47 in favor and 52 against.

Impact

The termination of the national emergency could have several implications:
- Policy Changes: Ending the emergency may lead to a reevaluation of energy policies and regulations that were enacted under the emergency provisions.
- Stakeholder Reactions: Various stakeholders in the energy sector, including businesses and environmental groups, may respond differently to the resolution's passage or failure, depending on their interests in energy regulation and supply stability.

Conclusion

SJRES 10 represents a legislative effort to end a national emergency related to energy, reflecting a shift in the legislative approach to energy policy. While the resolution was introduced with significant support, it ultimately did not pass in the Senate, indicating ongoing debates regarding energy management and national security.