Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 50 : Section 1703


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1703. Consultation and reports

    (a) Consultation with Congress
      The President, in every possible instance, shall consult with the
    Congress before exercising any of the authorities granted by this
    chapter and shall consult regularly with the Congress so long as
    such authorities are exercised.
    (b) Report to Congress upon exercise of Presidential authorities
      Whenever the President exercises any of the authorities granted
    by this chapter, he shall immediately transmit to the Congress a
    report specifying - 
        (1) the circumstances which necessitate such exercise of
      authority;
        (2) why the President believes those circumstances constitute
      an unusual and extraordinary threat, which has its source in
      whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the
      national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United
      States;
        (3) the authorities to be exercised and the actions to be taken
      in the exercise of those authorities to deal with those
      circumstances;
        (4) why the President believes such actions are necessary to
      deal with those circumstances; and
        (5) any foreign countries with respect to which such actions
      are to be taken and why such actions are to be taken with respect
      to those countries.
    (c) Periodic follow-up reports
      At least once during each succeeding six-month period after
    transmitting a report pursuant to subsection (b) of this section
    with respect to an exercise of authorities under this chapter, the
    President shall report to the Congress with respect to the actions
    taken, since the last such report, in the exercise of such
    authorities, and with respect to any changes which have occurred
    concerning any information previously furnished pursuant to
    paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (b) of this section.
    (d) Supplemental requirements
      The requirements of this section are supplemental to those
    contained in title IV of the National Emergencies Act [50 U.S.C.
    1641].



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