Authorization of Military Force Against the United Kingdom Resolution of 2022

H.J. Res. X

A Resolution to Authorize Military Force against the United Kingdom for their violations of Democratic ideals, and to restore Democracy

Ms. /u/ThatOneNarcissist sponsored the following resolution, cosponsored by /u/nazbol909*,* /u/Zurikurta in the Senate,

Whereas, The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has repeatedly encouraged sexual assault in his country through promotion and a lack of punishment,

Whereas, The ruling Conservative Party has proposed a Bill repealing the Human Rights Act and lessening the Humans rights protections by replacing it with a less comprehensive ‘bill of rights,’

Whereas, The ruling Conservative Party has violated Human Rights and consistently ignored their duty to grant asylum mandated by international law,

Whereas, The Judiciary system has undermined the Parliament of the United Kingdom by incorrectly interpreting the laws passed,

Whereas, The safety and stability of all people, including those of the United Kingdom is of the utmost importance to the United States of America,

Whereas, the United Kingdom has a museum of stolen artifacts, which belong to the people from which they originated and that the United Kingdom Government has shown no intention of returning,

Whereas, the United Kingdom has colonized Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and the people in those countries wish for freedom which has been denied by the English Government in Westminister

Whereas, the United Kingdom has failed to have a sustainable government that can serve the will of the people, with Boris Johnson refusing to follow protocol and resign his office,

Whereas, the United Kingdom has weapons of mass destruction,

Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled,

Section. I: Short Title

1. This joint resolution may be cited as the “Authorization of Military Force Against the United Kingdom Resolution of 2022”

Section II: Findings

1. The United States Congress finds that the London Central Employment Tribunal determined incorrectly that Ms. Maya Forstater was discriminated against by the Center for Global Development, and has ignored the intent of the Parliament in the passage of the Equality Act.
2. The United States Congress finds that the tribunal also ruled that Ms. Forstater’s complaint of victimization was not well-founded in respect of the removal of her profile from websites for CGD and its European branch.
3. The United States Congress finds that the following events occurred:
   1. Chris Pincher quit the whips' office
   2. In July 2019, Boris Johnson brought Chris Pincher back into the government after serving on the backbench. He was installed as a foreign office minister, then a housing minister.
   3. In February of 2022, Chris Pincher was made Deputy Chief Whip by Boris Johnson. During that time, he made unwanted passes at a male conservative Member of Parliament. Other Members informed their whips about Pincher’s conduct and his announcement was pushed back due to these allegations.
   4. June 29th of 2022, Pincher attended an event for the Conservative friends of Cyprus in Piccadilly. He was accused by two men of drunkenly groping them. He had to be put in a taxi. The matter was reported to the Chief Whip by Sarah Dines.
   5. June 30th, 2022, Heaton-Harris investigated the incident and Pincher offered his resignation. Boris Johnson declined to suspend him from the party, saying the matter was closed.
   6. July 1st, 2022, A spokesperson for Downing’s street insisted that Boris Johnson was not aware of any allegations against Pincher at the time of his promotion.
   7. July 3rd, more allegations against Pincher surfaced. Pincher denied them.
   8. July 4th, Downing street acknowledges that Boris Johnson had personally been aware about the allegations against Pincher.
   9. July 5th, Upon the start of a wave of resignations, Boris Johnson has refused to follow precedent and resign to calling a Snap Election, which is usual protocol
4. The United States Congress condemns the actions of Chris Pincher and Boris Johnson in this series of events
5. The United States Congress finds that the disregard of the demand by the 1922 Committee to resign and ignoring an established institution is similar to how former impeached President Donald Trump has acted and condemns such actions being taken by Boris Johnson
6. The United States Congress finds that the United Kingdom has weapons of mass destruction, namely nuclear weapons.

Section III: The English Language

1. In all federal legislation, paperwork, etc., the language called ‘English’ shall be called ‘American’ in order to separate from the United Kingdom,
   1. It is the belief of the United States Congress that the States should amend their laws to rename English to American, for the purposes of the dialect now known as American English.
   2. The word English may be used if it is in reference to what we currently call British English

Section IV: Ultimatum

1. Boris Johnson, from the enactment of this Joint Resolution, shall have 2 days to resign his office and call a snap election.
   1. If he does not fulfill both of these requirements, Sections VI and all subsequent Sections will go into effect.

Section V: Support for United States Diplomatic Efforts

1. The Congress of the United States supports the efforts by the President to–
   1. strictly enforce through the United Nations Security Council and other international organizations, all relevant Humans Rights, Democracy, and other International Law
   2. obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that the United Kingdom abandons its policy of anti-Human Rights, anti-Democracy, and adopts a Government led by the people immediately.

Section VI: Authorization of Military Force against the United Kingdom

1. Authorization.--The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to–
   1. defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by the United Kingdom;
   2. liberate the people of the United Kingdom
   3. defeat the allies of the United Kingdom if they pose a threat to the United States’ actions required by this joint resolution.
2. Presidential Determination.--In connection with the exercise of the authority granted in subsection (a) to use force the President shall, prior to such exercise or as soon thereafter as may be feasible, but no later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that–
   1. reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (A) will not adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by the United Kingdom or (B) is not likely to lead to the liberation of the people of the United Kingdom
3. acting pursuant to this joint resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international anti-Democracy organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the United Kingdom in their anti-democracy policies, and the United Kingdom itself, which shall include but not be limited to
   1. Sanctions,
   2. Embargoes, or
   3. Any other methods deemed necessary to punish international anti-democracy agents in connection with the United Kingdom
4. War Powers Resolution Requirements.--
   1. Specific statutory authorization.--Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.
   2. Applicability of other requirements.--Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.

Section VII: Reports to Congress

1. The President of the United States shall present a report to:
   1. The Senate Majority Leader, The Senate Minority Leader, The Speaker of the House and the House Minority Leader, and the Chairs of the Senate and House committees on foreign affairs weekly, and
   2. The Congress of the United States every 60 days, on the following matters, if they are relevant to this joint resolution,
      1. How many troops, if any, are actively deployed,
      2. How many military vehicles, if any, are in use,
      3. The number of special forces operations, if any,
      4. The current land secured by the United States that was formerly the United Kingdom, if any, and;
      5. any actions taken relevant to this Joint Resolution

Section VIII: Sanctions and Embargoes

1. The following individuals shall be added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list as established by the U.S. Treasury and its deriving laws,
   1. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
   2. Liz Truss, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Developmental Affairs of the United Kingdom,
   3. Nadine Dorries, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom
   4. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, or any subsequent Monarch who fails to withdraw support to the ruling government of the United Kingdom
2. The United Kingdom shall be embargoed, as well as any nations assisting the United Kingdom

Section IX: Occupation

1. Upon defeat of the United Kingdom, the lands of the United Kingdom shall be split into three territories
   1. Wales,
   2. England, and
   3. Scotland
2. Northern Ireland shall be returned to the Republic of Ireland,
3. Any lands not under the administration of Wales, Scotland, England, or Northern Ireland shall be grouped into territories as seen fit,

Section X: Enacting clause and severability

1. This joint resolution shall come into effect immediately upon passage
2. Should any part of this joint resolution be found unconstitutional, the sections are severable and the rest of the law shall stand

*Written by u/ThatOneNarcissist*

This is a test. You will have bills to work on in two days.

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Hearing:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/uhw5qa/hearingprivate_sitting_with_the_national_security/

Committee Vote:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/uhw1ju/hr_84_african_counter_terrorism_and_piracy_act/

Members of this Committee,

/u/NAM_69_Reenactor , the National Security Advisor, is here to answer your questions pertaining to "Actions that would be taken in response to an invasion" and limited connected purposes.

This thread shall remain open for 24 HRs. Any questions, feel free to DM me.

African Counter Terrorism and Piracy Act

Whereas, Violent extremists, Regional Warlords and power hungry individuals continuously seek to destabilize legitimate government institutions through force.

Whereas, It is the duty of America to ensure that democracy reigns supreme throughout the world.

Whereas, strategic partnerships are vital in combating global terrorism.

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress assembled

1. Title, Severability and Enactment##

1.1 This Act shall be known as the “African Counter Terroism and Piracy Act”

1.1 This Act shall be known as the “African Counter Terrorism and Piracy Act

1.2 If any provision of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.

1.3 This Act is enacted immediately after being signed into law.

1.4 This bill was written and sponsored by House Representative /u/Scribba25 (D-US).

1.5 This bill is sponsored by House Representative /u/PhlebotinumEddie (G-US), /u/name69reenactor (R-US)

2. Definitions##

Anti-terrorism and Anti-Piracy shall refer to meaning “incorporates the practice, military tactics, techniques, and strategy that government, military, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism.

Africa’s geological reference shall refer to “a continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian oceans.”

Host Nation shall refer to meaning “A nation that receives the forces and/or supplies of allied nations, coalition partners, and/or NATO organizations to be located on, to operate in, or to transit throughout its territory.”

Tax break shall refer to meaning “a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of activity.”

Joint Venture shall refer to meaning “The undertaking of a specific commercial project by two or more companies or persons.”

3. Authorization of military action##

3.1. The United States Congress authorizes anti-terrorism and anti-piracy military operations on the African Continent.

3.2 Congress must reauthorize this legislation every two years after receiving the most updated report from the military commander in charge of the operation.

"3.2 Congress must reauthorize this legislation every one year after receiving the most updated report from the military commander in charge of the operation.

3.3 If Congress doesn't reauthorize this legislation, all military operations must end within six months and all military units withdrawn at the same time.

3.3.1 If the military cannot properly withdraw in the set time frame, the president may ask for a six month extension.

4. Host nations##

4.1 The nations of the African continent may request anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations by petitioning the Secretary of State for aid, which shall be presented to the president for approval.

4.2 Host nations may petition the withdrawal of U.S. military forces by petitioning the Secretary of State, who shall inform the president.

4.3 Congress shall send a delegation once a year to review the policy and ascertain its effectiveness.

4.4 The United States military shall provide full transportation and protection to, from and during the delegation's visit.

5. Military Actions##

5.1 The Department of Defense shall create a African Anti-Terroism unit with the sole purpose of combating terrorism and piracy on the African continent.

5.1 The Department of Defense shall create a African Anti-Terrorism unit with the sole purpose of combating terrorism and piracy on the African continent.

5.2 Members of this unit shall be composed of voluntary active military Land, Sea and Air units.

5.3 The Department of Defense shall ensure the unit has all the necessary equipment and shall be headed by a three star general who shall report to Congress every six months.

5.4 With permission and full transparency from the host nation, the unit shall perform counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operations in the hosts nation's Land, Sea and Airspace while keeping the host nation fully informed of all on going operations.

5.5 A detachment of the unit shall have the sole purpose of training the host nations military forces.

5.5 The unit shall receive combat pay plus an extra five-hundred dollars for every week of service on the continent. Service members must renew this voluntary deployment every six months.

6. Funding##

6.1 The host nation shall allow American firms to form Joint Ventures that will help build infrastructure projects.

6.1.1 The majority of workers for said joint venture shall be of native Africans, including company leadership.

6.2 American firms shall petition the Secretary of State to be a part of this program.

6.2.1 Only companies approved through this program shall operate joint ventures physically in the host nation.

6.3 Funding for this legislation shall come in the issuance of a one time five year bond between the United States and the Host nation.

6.3. Upon maturity of the Bond, the United States and the Host nation shall take reasonable account of the total cost of deployment and find a mutual acceptable way to compensate.

Amendment Vote

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/uexbjb/african_counter_terrorism_and_piracy_act/

Amendment Introduction:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/uexbjb/african_counter_terrorism_and_piracy_act/

African Counter Terrorism and Piracy act

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African Counter Terrorism and Piracy Act

Whereas, Violent extremists, Regional Warlords and power hungry individuals continuously seek to destabilize legitimate government institutions through force.

Whereas, It is the duty of America to ensure that democracy reigns supreme throughout the world.

Whereas, strategic partnerships are vital in combating global terrorism.

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States in Congress assembled

1. Title, Severability and Enactment##

1.1 This Act shall be known as the “African Counter Terroism and Piracy Act”

1.2 If any provision of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.

1.3 This Act is enacted immediately after being signed into law.

1.4 This bill was written and sponsored by House Representative /u/Scribba25 (D-US).

1.5 This bill is sponsored by House Representative /u/PhlebotinumEddie (G-US), /u/name69reenactor (R-US)

2. Definitions##

Anti-terrorism and Anti-Piracy shall refer to meaning “incorporates the practice, military tactics, techniques, and strategy that government, military, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism.

Africa’s geological reference shall refer to “a continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian oceans.”

Host Nation shall refer to meaning “A nation that receives the forces and/or supplies of allied nations, coalition partners, and/or NATO organizations to be located on, to operate in, or to transit throughout its territory.”

Tax break shall refer to meaning “a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of activity.”

Joint Venture shall refer to meaning “The undertaking of a specific commercial project by two or more companies or persons.”

3. Authorization of military action##

3.1. The United States Congress authorizes anti-terrorism and anti-piracy military operations on the African Continent.

3.2 Congress must reauthorize this legislation every two years after receiving the most updated report from the military commander in charge of the operation.

3.3 If Congress doesn't reauthorize this legislation, all military operations must end within six months and all military units withdrawn at the same time.

3.3.1 If the military cannot properly withdraw in the set time frame, the president may ask for a six month extension.

4. Host nations##

4.1 The nations of the African continent may request anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations by petitioning the Secretary of State for aid, which shall be presented to the president for approval.

4.2 Host nations may petition the withdrawal of U.S. military forces by petitioning the Secretary of State, who shall inform the president.

4.3 Congress shall send a delegation once a year to review the policy and ascertain its effectiveness.

4.4 The United States military shall provide full transportation and protection to, from and during the delegation's visit.

5. Military Actions##

5.1 The Department of Defense shall create a African Anti-Terroism unit with the sole purpose of combating terrorism and piracy on the African continent.

5.2 Members of this unit shall be composed of voluntary active military Land, Sea and Air units.

5.3 The Department of Defense shall ensure the unit has all the necessary equipment and shall be headed by a three star general who shall report to Congress every six months.

5.4 With permission and full transparency from the host nation, the unit shall perform counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operations in the hosts nation's Land, Sea and Airspace while keeping the host nation fully informed of all on going operations.

5.5 A detachment of the unit shall have the sole purpose of training the host nations military forces.

5.5 The unit shall receive combat pay plus an extra five-hundred dollars for every week of service on the continent. Service members must renew this voluntary deployment every six months.

6. Funding##

6.1 The host nation shall allow American firms to form Joint Ventures that will help build infrastructure projects.

6.1.1 The majority of workers for said joint venture shall be of native Africans, including company leadership.

6.2 American firms shall petition the Secretary of State to be a part of this program.

6.2.1 Only companies approved through this program shall operate joint ventures physically in the host nation.

6.3 Funding for this legislation shall come in the issuance of a one time five year bond between the United States and the Host nation.

6.3. Upon maturity of the Bond, the United States and the Host nation shall take reasonable account of the total cost of deployment and find a mutual acceptable way to compensate.

Ping Thread - 18 November 2021

Vote Results

Notification of Results of Votes Conducted

Amendment Introduction

None.

Amendment Vote

None.

Committee Vote

None.

Hearings

None.

Order, order.

The following Business has had their votes concluded, and the results of the division(s) are as follows:

H. R. 56 - NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND CUBA ACT - COMMITTEE VOTE

• Yeas: 1
• Nays: 0
• Abstain: 0
• Not Voted: 6

The Ayes have it, the Ayes have it. The Bill passes and will be sent to Whole House.

##Committee Vote [H.R. 56] (https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/qdco1m/hr_56_normalization_of_relations_between_the/) ##Results

H.R. 44 has passed the committee with 1 in favour 1 abstention and 5 not voting

H.R. 53 has passed the committee with 1 in favour 1 abstention and 5 not voting

H.R. 55 has failed the committee with 1 in favour 1 against and 5 not voting

#H.R. 56

To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Cuba

###IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 14, 2021

Mr. B_FOX2 OF SUPERIOR (for himself) authored and submitted the following bill, which was referred to __________________________.

#AN ACT

###To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Cuba

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled—

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Normalization of Relations between the United States and Cuba Act”

SECTION 2: FINDINGS

Congress finds the following:

(1)The United States has imposed sanctions on the Republic of Cuba for more than 60 years with no significant change in attitudes between the two nations.

(2)The Cuban embargo actively hurts the United States’ ability to exercise influence over the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 3: SENSE OF CONGRESS

It is the sense of Congress that --

(1)Actions by the Government of the Republic of Cuba no longer warrant U.S. Sanctions.

(2)The United States unilaterally exercising sanctions over the Republic of Cuba is no longer in the interest of the United States Congress.

(3)The United States rejects any undemocratic system, however, realizes that the best way to spread ideas of democracy and human rights is through fostering mutual trust and exchange of ideas and technologies.

SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the United States not to support actions by the U.S. State Department involving --

(1)The continued sanctioning of Cuba is against the international consensus in the approach to bringing human rights to Cuba, moreover, the U.S. sanctions imposed upon Cuba are not within the boundaries of international law.

SECTION 5: LIFTING OF SANCTIONS ON THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA

(1)It is the policy of the United States --

(i)To approach the Republic of Cuba in an honest and friendly capacity to foster trust and friendship between our two nations.

(ii)The State Department should lift all sanctions imposed upon the Republic of Cuba immediately.

(2)SANCTIONS DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States has lifted sanctions imposed upon the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 6: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN LIFTING SANCTIONS ON THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA

(1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for the effective lift of sanctions upon the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 7. ENACTMENT. This Act shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage. and shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it. Should any part of this Act be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

##Amendment Introduction [H.R. 56] (https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSHouseFACom/comments/qb3nny/hr_56_normalization_of_relations_between_the/) ##Committee Vote

H.R. 44

H.R. 53

H.R. 55

#H.R. 56

To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Cuba

###IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 14, 2021

Mr. B_FOX2 OF SUPERIOR (for himself) authored and submitted the following bill, which was referred to __________________________.

#AN ACT

###To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Cuba

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled—

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Normalization of Relations between the United States and Cuba Act”

SECTION 2: FINDINGS

Congress finds the following:

(1)The United States has imposed sanctions on the Republic of Cuba for more than 60 years with no significant change in attitudes between the two nations.

(2)The Cuban embargo actively hurts the United States’ ability to exercise influence over the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 3: SENSE OF CONGRESS

It is the sense of Congress that --

(1)Actions by the Government of the Republic of Cuba no longer warrant U.S. Sanctions.

(2)The United States unilaterally exercising sanctions over the Republic of Cuba is no longer in the interest of the United States Congress.

(3)The United States rejects any undemocratic system, however, realizes that the best way to spread ideas of democracy and human rights is through fostering mutual trust and exchange of ideas and technologies.

SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the United States not to support actions by the U.S. State Department involving --

(1)The continued sanctioning of Cuba is against the international consensus in the approach to bringing human rights to Cuba, moreover, the U.S. sanctions imposed upon Cuba are not within the boundaries of international law.

SECTION 5: LIFTING OF SANCTIONS ON THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA

(1)It is the policy of the United States --

(i)To approach the Republic of Cuba in an honest and friendly capacity to foster trust and friendship between our two nations.

(ii)The State Department should lift all sanctions imposed upon the Republic of Cuba immediately.

(2)SANCTIONS DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States has lifted sanctions imposed upon the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 6: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN LIFTING SANCTIONS ON THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA

(1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for the effective lift of sanctions upon the Republic of Cuba.

SECTION 7. ENACTMENT. This Act shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage. and shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it. Should any part of this Act be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

#H.R. 55

To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Venezuela

###IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 14, 2021

Mr. B_Fox2 OF SUPERIOR (for himself) authored and submitted the following bill, which was referred to __________________________.

#AN ACT

###To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Venezuela

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled—

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Normalization of Relations between the United States and Venezuela Act”

SECTION 2: FINDINGS

Congress finds the following:

(1)The United States has imposed sanctions on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela which have only served to hurt civilians within Venezuela.

(2)The Venezuelan embargo actively hurts the United States’ ability to exercise influence over the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 3: SENSE OF CONGRESS

It is the sense of Congress that --

(1)Actions by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela no longer warrant U.S. Sanctions.

(2)The United States unilaterally exercising sanctions over the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is no longer in the interest of the United States Congress.

(3)The United States rejects any undemocratic system, however, realizes that the best way to spread ideas of democracy and human rights is through fostering mutual trust and exchange of ideas and technologies.

SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is the policy of the United States not to support actions by the U.S. State Department involving --

(1)The continued sanctioning of Venezuela is against the international consensus in the approach to bringing human rights to Venezuela, moreover, the U.S. sanctions imposed upon Venezuela are not within the boundaries of international law.

SECTION 5: LIFTING OF SANCTIONS ON THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

(1)It is the policy of the United States --

(i)To approach the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in an honest and friendly capacity to foster trust and friendship between our two nations.

(ii)The State Department should lift all sanctions imposed upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela immediately.

(2)SANCTIONS DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States has lifted sanctions imposed upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 6: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN LIFTING SANCTIONS ON THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

(1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for the effective lift of sanctions upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 7. ENACTMENT.

This Act shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage. and shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it. Should any part of this Act be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

Due to the length and format of this legislation, it may be found here.

##Ensuring Military Experience in the Cabinet Act

Whereas the position of Secretary of Defense is currently described in U.S. Code as an individual “appointed from civilian life,” who “may not be appointed… within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force.”;

Whereas the Department of Defense operates best when headed by an individual with the utmost realistic military experience;

Whereas the notion that the Department of Defense operates best when headed by a civilian with little modern military experience is patently false;

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,*

Section I: Short Title

(a) This piece of legislation shall be referred to as the Ensuring Military Experience in the Cabinet Act.

Section II: Amending the Code

(a) 10 U.S. Code § 113(a) shall be amended to read:

“There is a Secretary of Defense, who is the head of the Department of Defense, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Section IV: Implementation

(a) This act will go into effect immediately following its passage.

Written by /u/CitizenBarnes (D). Sponsored by /u/Cdocwra (D-GA-3)

##Amendment Introduction

H.R. 44

H.R. 53

H.R. 55

#H.R. 55

To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Venezuela

###IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 14, 2021

Mr. B_Fox2 OF SUPERIOR (for himself) authored and submitted the following bill, which was referred to __________________________.

#AN ACT

###To promote human rights in and friendship between the United States and Venezuela

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled—

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Normalization of Relations between the United States and Venezuela Act”

SECTION 2: FINDINGS

Congress finds the following:

(1)The United States has imposed sanctions on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela which have only served to hurt civilians within Venezuela.

(2)The Venezuelan embargo actively hurts the United States’ ability to exercise influence over the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 3: SENSE OF CONGRESS

It is the sense of Congress that --

(1)Actions by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela no longer warrant U.S. Sanctions.

(2)The United States unilaterally exercising sanctions over the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is no longer in the interest of the United States Congress.

(3)The United States rejects any undemocratic system, however, realizes that the best way to spread ideas of democracy and human rights is through fostering mutual trust and exchange of ideas and technologies.

SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF POLICY

It is the policy of the United States not to support actions by the U.S. State Department involving --

(1)The continued sanctioning of Venezuela is against the international consensus in the approach to bringing human rights to Venezuela, moreover, the U.S. sanctions imposed upon Venezuela are not within the boundaries of international law.

SECTION 5: LIFTING OF SANCTIONS ON THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

(1)It is the policy of the United States --

(i)To approach the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in an honest and friendly capacity to foster trust and friendship between our two nations.

(ii)The State Department should lift all sanctions imposed upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela immediately.

(2)SANCTIONS DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States has lifted sanctions imposed upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 6: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN LIFTING SANCTIONS ON THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

(1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for the effective lift of sanctions upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

SECTION 7. ENACTMENT.

This Act shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage. and shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it. Should any part of this Act be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

Due to the length and format of this legislation, it may be found here.

##Ensuring Military Experience in the Cabinet Act

Whereas the position of Secretary of Defense is currently described in U.S. Code as an individual “appointed from civilian life,” who “may not be appointed… within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force.”;

Whereas the Department of Defense operates best when headed by an individual with the utmost realistic military experience;

Whereas the notion that the Department of Defense operates best when headed by a civilian with little modern military experience is patently false;

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,*

Section I: Short Title

(a) This piece of legislation shall be referred to as the Ensuring Military Experience in the Cabinet Act.

Section II: Amending the Code

(a) 10 U.S. Code § 113(a) shall be amended to read:

“There is a Secretary of Defense, who is the head of the Department of Defense, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Section IV: Implementation

(a) This act will go into effect immediately following its passage.

Written by /u/CitizenBarnes (D). Sponsored by /u/Cdocwra (D-GA-3)

##Committee Vote

H.R. 21

H.R. 30

H.R. 34

##Veterans Discount Act ###An act to require businesses to provide a veterans discount of 10% on all food purchases

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled:

§ 1. Short Title

This act shall be known as the “Supporting Veterans Act”.

§ 2. Definitions

201. Food purchases - A food purchase is a purchase of any type of food item, including restaurant food or grocery items. For the purposes of this bill, beverages are not included in this definition.

202. Veteran - For the purposes of this bill, veteran refers to any person who has served in the US armed forces and has been honorably discharged or completed a full active duty period.

§ 3. Discount

301. Veterans shall be entitled to receive a minimum discount of %10 on all food purchases.

301A. Businesses may or may not choose to require proof of service such as the veterans ID card.

301B. Veterans may apply this discount once per day per business, unless the business opts to allow for an expanded discount.

301C. The discount applies to all purchases, including ones made as gifts for others.

§ 4. Enactment

This act shall be enacted immediately upon its passage into law.

This bill was authored by Atlantic Speaker Samd1ggitydog, and sponsored by Representative Anacornda (D-AC-2) and Representative Dartholo (D-FR-3)

This piece of legislation can be found here.

This piece of legislation may be found here.

##Amendment Introduction

H.R. 21

H.R. 34

H.R. 30

This piece of legislation may be found here.

Public Law – 118th Congress #H.R. 34

To promote the United States as a neutral arbiter of peace in Israel-Palestine

###IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 28, 2021

Mr. UNORTHODOXAMBASSADOR OF FREMONT (for himself) authored and submitted the following bill, which was referred to __________________________.

#AN ACT

###To promote the United States as a neutral arbiter of peace in Israel-Palestine. Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “The Promotion of Peace and American Neutrality in Israel-Palestine Act”. SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS APARTHEID: The Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid defines apartheid as the following:

^“The Apartheid Convention declares that apartheid is a crime against humanity and that “inhuman acts resulting from the policies and practices of apartheid and similar policies and practices of racial segregation and discrimination” are international crimes (art. 1). Article 2 defines the crime of apartheid –“which shall include similar policies and practices of racial segregation and discrimination as practised in southern Africa” – as covering “inhuman acts committed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining domination by one racial group of persons over any other racial group of persons and systematically oppressing them”. It then lists the acts that fall within the ambit of the crime. These include murder, torture, inhuman treatment and arbitrary arrest of members of a racial group; deliberate imposition on a racial group of living conditions calculated to cause its physical destruction; legislative measures that discriminate in the political, social, economic and cultural fields; measures that divide the population along racial lines by the creation of separate residential areas for racial groups; the prohibition of interracial marriages; and the persecution of persons opposed to apartheid.”

SECTION 3: FINDINGS Congress finds the following: (1)Approximately 3,000,000 Palestineans live in the West Bank, of which around 45 percent are children under the age of 18 who have lived their entire lives under Israeli military control. (2)Within Israel-Palestine there are two separate legal systems. Within the Israel-occupied West Bank Palestineans are subjected to Israeli military law. However, in regards to the Israel-occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers are subjects of Israeli civilian law.

(i)This is a violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child of which Israel is a signatory.

(3)The Israeli Human-Rights Organization B’Tselem, Human Rights Watch in addition to a report from the United Nations have described Israel as an “apartheid state.” (4)The United States has long opposed “apartheid” as is evident from the United States’ actions in the global effort to end apartheid in South Africa. (5)Israel is an OECD nation and does not require subsidies provided by the United States government. (6)The geopolitical reality of the Middle East no longer requires the United States to be the financial guarantor of the Israeli military. SECTION 3: SENSE OF CONGRESS It is the sense of Congress that -- (1)Actions by the Government of Israel in the occupied West Bank and in the Gaza Strip, including the detention of Palestinean civilians in the Israeli military court system, the seizure, appropriation, and destruction of Palestinean property and forcible transfer of civilians, and further annexation of Palestinean land in violation of international law and internationally recognized standards of human rights --

(i)are contrary to the values of the American people and the efforts of the United States to support self-determination, human rights, and dignity for both Palestineans and Israelis; and (ii)undermine efforts by the United States to be perceived as a neutral arbiter of peace between the Israeli and Palestinean people.

(2)Promoting human rights, human dignity, and democratic rights for all Palestineans and Israelis are foreign policy priorities of the United States; and (3)The United States rejects any undemocratic system or act of aggression in which Israel unilaterally exercises permanent rule over a Palestinean people denied self-determination and human rights. SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the United States not to support actions by the Government of Israel involving -- (1)The military detention of Palestinean civilians in violation of international law. (2)The seizure, appropriation, and destruction of Palestienan property or the forcible transfer and or displacement if civilians in the occupied West Bank and or the Gaza Strip in violation of international law; or (3)The further encroachment of Israel on Palestinean land and property in violation of international law. SECTION 5: PROHIBITION (1)PROHIBITION. -- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for assistance to the Government of Israel may be obligated or expended for any reason. SECTION 6: REPEAL OF THE JERUSALEM EMBASSY ACT OF 1995 (1)The ‘Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995’ is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT OF THE JERUSALEM EMBASSY ACT OF 1995 (1)It is the policy of the United States --

(i)Jerusalem is a city split in two claimed by both Israel and Palestine (the West Bank) in which every ethnic and religious group should be protected; (ii)In an effort of neutrality Jerusalem should not be considered the capital of Israel or Palestine; and (iii)The United States should not operate consular properties within Israeli or Palestinean Jerusalem; and (iv)The United States embassy should be moved to Tel Aviv no later than December 31, 2021. (v)It is in the interest of the United States to ensure that Americans visiting or residing in the Palestinean territories have access to consular services; and (vi)It is in the interest of the United States to promote communication between the Palestinean National Authority, the Government of Israel, and the United States; and (vii)It is in the interest of the United States to demonstrate neutrality and therefore establish an Embassy or Consulate in Palestine. (viii)The State Department should operate either an Embassy or Consulate in Gaza City no later than December 31, 2022.

(2)ISRAELI OPENING DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2022 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States Embassy in Jerusalem has been officially closed and the Embassy has been officially relocated to Tel Aviv. (3)PALESTINEAN OPENING DETERMINATION. -- Not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of State for fiscal year 2023 for “Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad” may be obligated until the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress that the United States opens and operates an Embassy or Consulate in Gaza City. SECTION 8: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS ADHERENCE TO THE LEAHY LAWS (1)Not later than 1 year following the enactment of this bill should the State Department deliver a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing to what extent, if any, the State Department has violated the Leahy Laws since the fiscal year 2000. SECTION 9: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INVESTIGATION INTO THE USS LIBERTY INCIDENT (1)The Department of Defense shall open a new investigation into the U.S.S. Liberty Incident of June 9, 1967. (2)Not later than 1 year following the enactment of this bill should the Department of Defense deliver a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the findings of their investigation. SECTION 10: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN MOVING THE US EMBASSY IN ISRAEL (1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for each phase of the establishment of the United States Embassy. (ii)An estimate of the funding necessary to implement this Act, including all costs associated with establishing the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv.

SECTION 11: STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN PROVIDING PALESTINE WITH CONSULAR SERVICES (1)Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate detailing the Department of State’s plan to implement this Act. Such report shall include --

(i)Estimated dates of completion for each phase of the establishment of the United States Embassy. (ii)An estimate of the funding necessary to implement this Act, including all costs associated with establishing the United States Embassy or Consulate in Gaza City.

SECTION 12: MAKING AVAILABLE USAID GRANTS TO PALESTINE (1)This body shall allocate an additional $4 billion to USAID.

(i)USAID shall use these funds to increase economic and political stability in the Palestinean territories. (ii)USAID shall not use these funds in any other matter or anywhere else whatsoever. (iii)USAID shall engage in rigorous vetting processes in disbursing this money to ensure that it will not be used in any other matter than its intended purpose.

SECTION 13. OTHER APPROPRIATIONS. (1)This body shall allocate an additional $500 million to the State Department for any expense which it may incur as a result of this Act.

(i)If there are excess funds after the completion of the goals set for the State Department in this Act, the money shall be returned by the State Department, or, allocated by the State Department to USAID for the intentions set out in Section 12.

SECTION 14. ENACTMENT. This Act shall come into effect immediately upon its successful passage. and shall take precedence over all previous pieces of legislation that might contradict it. Should any part of this Act be struck down due to being unconstitutional, the rest shall remain law.

##Veterans Discount Act ###An act to require businesses to provide a veterans discount of 10% on all food purchases

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled:

§ 1. Short Title

This act shall be known as the “Supporting Veterans Act”.

§ 2. Definitions

201. Food purchases - A food purchase is a purchase of any type of food item, including restaurant food or grocery items. For the purposes of this bill, beverages are not included in this definition.

202. Veteran - For the purposes of this bill, veteran refers to any person who has served in the US armed forces and has been honorably discharged or completed a full active duty period.

§ 3. Discount

301. Veterans shall be entitled to receive a minimum discount of %10 on all food purchases.

301A. Businesses may or may not choose to require proof of service such as the veterans ID card.

301B. Veterans may apply this discount once per day per business, unless the business opts to allow for an expanded discount.

301C. The discount applies to all purchases, including ones made as gifts for others.

§ 4. Enactment

This act shall be enacted immediately upon its passage into law.

This bill was authored by Atlantic Speaker Samd1ggitydog, and sponsored by Representative Anacornda (D-AC-2) and Representative Dartholo (D-FR-3)

##Vote Results:

H.R 52

• Yeas: 2
• Noes: 4
• Abstains: 0
• No Votes: 0 (woo!)

The Noes have it! The bill is laid aside.