S-4279 : Still Just a Bill

Restraint of Executive In Governing Nation Act of 2020 or the REIGN Act of 2020

This bill requires the President to disclose to Congress presidential emergency action documents within a specified time frame. Such documents may include draft executive orders, proclamations, and messages to Congress prepared in advance of anticipated emergencies.

Specifically, the President shall submit to Congress (1) any such document not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the process for approval, adoption, or revision; and (2) all such documents in existence before this bill's enactment date not later than 15 days after such date.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-07-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2020-07-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Budget process
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers

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