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But current law and practices make oversight and accountability nearly impossible.

Of course, the National Emergencies Act, provides the President with 135 statutory powers when they declare a national emergency.

I can't say this, stress this enough, as somebody who worked in the U.S. Attorney's office, but also in the State of Nevada, worked as the Attorney General, working with our tribal communities...

If we are going to provide the support for the resources, you need to address all these issues that we are now asking you to take a look at through Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act.

But current law and practices make oversight and accountability nearly impossible.

I need verification that one, every single U.S. Attorneys office across this Country has established those guidelines.

It is a matter of recruitment, but it is also a challenge getting folks hired in a timely manner.

I can't say this, stress this enough, as somebody who worked in the U.S. Attorney's office, but also in the State of Nevada, worked as the Attorney General, working with our tribal communities...

Because I am tired of hearing from my tribal communities, and rightfully so, that they are just not getting any support.

That builds exactly on my next question, reevaluating existing emergencies.

If we are going to provide the support for the resources, you need to address all these issues that we are now asking you to take a look at through Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act.

We may even agree with you, Mr. President, but we need to have a say.

We may even agree with you, Mr. President, but we need to have a say.

That builds exactly on my next question, reevaluating existing emergencies.

But current law and practices make oversight and accountability nearly impossible.

While these powers, of course, can be helpful in the face of true emergencies, they are also subject to potential abuse.

I need verification that one, every single U.S. Attorneys office across this Country has established those guidelines.