The Americans most directly affected would depend on what actions were taken or what powers were used under the original national emergency declared by Executive Order 14193. If the emergency allowed for funds to be moved from specific government programs, those programs and the people they serve could see their funding restored. If it imposed certain restrictions on businesses or individuals, those restrictions would be lifted.

More broadly, all Americans are affected by how power is balanced between the President and Congress, especially concerning emergency declarations. This bill impacts that balance by asserting Congress's authority to limit presidential emergency powers.