IMO, inconsistent language is seldom irrelevant in the interpretation of an entire writing, even if ultimately not given any weight.
They need to pass a law that would strip away POTUS power to declare an emergency..
On the face of it, my inclination is to agree inasmuch as the Dem party is swerving to the left. Prior to the statute affording such authority, the view was the Constitution implied such authority and the Congress could impeach and remove a president that misused the authority.
Of course, in any event we might not have the votes to remove an overreaching progressive president. However, in light of clear statutory removal of the authority a significant abuse could serve as a call to arms (if anyone is listening).
Have a nice weekend.
Fair enough - not given any weight, if not irrelevant. The whole point of the statute giving POTUS emergency powers is to circumvent the legislative process when emergency action is required. I concede the obvious point that it is a contradiction and an oddity for him to sign a bill and then immediately act in contravention of the explicit language of the bill, but I still don’t think it’s enough to claw back the prerogatives of the National Emergency Act.
Note - there is no automatic funding for an emergency. Generally, POTUS has to redirect existing funds which usually come from related budgets. In this case, iirc, the $8 billion comes from DoD infrastructure budget, DEA enforcement, etc. All related to construction and the rationale for building the barrier.
IANAL, just my read of things. You have a great weekend too!