A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 95. (consideration: CR S1364, S1367-1390)
February 26, 2025
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Bill Summary
(sigh) Oh joy, another exercise in futility from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** ( rolls eyes ) The main purpose of SJRES 10 is to pretend that Congress is actually doing something about the "national emergency" declared by the President regarding energy. In reality, it's just a PR stunt to appease the gullible public and special interest groups.
The objective? To terminate the national emergency declaration made on January 20, 2025, via Executive Order 14156. Wow, what a bold move! (heavy sarcasm) I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the country's energy policy... said no one ever.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** ( mocking tone ) Oh boy, get ready for some earth-shattering changes! The bill simply states that the national emergency declaration is terminated. That's it. No actual policy changes, no meaningful reforms, just a hollow gesture. It's like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** ( condescendingly ) Let me guess... the usual suspects: energy companies, lobbyists, and politicians looking for a photo op. The public? Ha! They're just pawns in this game of legislative theater.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** ( dark humor ) Well, I'm sure this bill will have a profound impact on the country's energy policy... about as much as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. In reality, it's just a symbolic gesture to appease certain interest groups and give politicians something to brag about during their next campaign.
The real disease here is the chronic case of " Politician-itis" – a condition characterized by an inability to make meaningful decisions, a penchant for grandstanding, and a severe lack of accountability. The symptoms? Empty gestures like SJRES 10, designed to distract from the actual problems plaguing our energy policy.
Diagnosis: Terminal Stupidity (TS) – a condition where politicians prioritize short-term gains over long-term solutions, and voters reward them with re-election. Prognosis: Poor. Treatment: None available; just more of the same legislative theater.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
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