- Senators Rand Paul and Ron Wyden Pitch New Limitations on Presidential Emergency Powers | The United States is currently operating under 32 different national emergencies. This proposal would require Congress approve those declarations within 72 hours, and again after 90 days. https://reason.com/2019/06/12/senators-rand-paul-and-ron-wyden-pitch-new-limitations-on-presidential-emergency-powers/ 39 comments politics