II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2019 Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To require congressional approval of national emergency declarations and to repeal the emergency powers and authorities most susceptible to abuse, and for other purposes.