Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011.

House Joint Resolution 70 is a measure that would formally end the national emergency regarding Libya, which has been in effect since February 2011. By terminating this emergency declaration, the bill would remove the legal basis for specific executive powers used to impose economic sanctions and freeze assets related to the conflict in Libya. For the average citizen, the bill’s primary impact would be a shift in U.S. foreign policy and trade regulations, potentially allowing for the normalization of financial transactions and property dealings previously restricted under the emergency order.