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##Mass Shooting Protection Act

###An Act to End Mass Shootings, by Having Reasonable Background Checks on Firearms.

Whereas state gun laws vary immensely.

Whereas this makes laws extremely hard to enforce.

Whereas many private vendors do not require background checks.

Whereas many gun shows do not require vendors to be licensed or purchasers to have permits.

Whereas not all states use the same background check system,

Whereas a national standard is needed to properly enforce laws and diminish violence.

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

#SECTION I

(a) The following is added to 18 U.S. Code § 923.

(b) All gun dealers must have a valid Federal Firearms License, This license shall be valid for 5 years

(1) The purchaser shall be required to pass a National Instant Criminal Background Check and have a valid handgun and/or long gun eligibility certificate.

(2) In order to have a valid handgun and/or long gun eligibility certificate, a person must be at least 18 years of age.

(3) Felons, juvenile delinquents, and/or persons that have been confined in mental institutions are ineligible to get a handgun and/or long gun eligibility certificate.

#SECTION II (a) All dealers and purchasers at Gun Shows must comply with the same regulations,

(1) In order to rent a table at a gun show, the dealer must have a valid Federal Firearms License.

#SECTION III

(a) The ATF will create a nationwide database to keep records of every firearm purchase

(1) Before a transfer is finalized, the gun dealer must document the buyer’s name and their age of the buyer along with the date and model of the handgun purchased.

(2) A national registry will be created where the frequency of background checks will be monitored.

#SECTION IV

(a) The FBI will devote assets to monitoring gun vendors, If they are found to be not using a federal background check, then fines of upwards of $100,000 and/or jail time for vendors will be applied.

#SECTION V

(a) This Bill will be enacted immediately after being signed into law.

*This bill was written by Rep. /u/Tripplyons18 (D-Dx-1) and co-sponsored by /u/ItsZippy23 (D-AC-3),

Resolution in support of Bolivian Democracy

Whereas the unelected, far-right Bolivian junta has far exceeded its transitory duties by engaging in widespread, antidemocratic reform of the Bolivian society, and,

Whereas the Bolivian junta has intimidated protestors with military parades, mob violence, and legal harassment of MAS party activists, and,

Whereas the Bolivian junta has threatened to deprive indigineous persons of the right to vote unless they submit to military rule, and,

Whereas the Bolivian military has historically committed great crimes of violence and repression against indigineous people, activists, and their supporters,

BE IT RESOLVED by the United States House of Representatives,

Section 1: Short Title

This resolution shall be referred to as the Resolution in Support of Bolivian Democracy.

Section 2: Condemnation of Bolivia

The United States House of Representatives formally condemns the administration of Bolivia for overstepping its constitutional duty by engaging in illegal reform and suppression of opposition parties.

Section 3: Call for International Observers

In light of troubling behavior by the Bolivian junta, the United States House of Representatives calls for international United Nations observers in the May Bolivian elections to ensure the election is transparent, fair, and democratic.

Resolution authored and sponsored by Representative /u/DuceGiharm (S-NE), cosponsored by Senator /u/cold_brew_coffee (S-NE)

#Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Liberalization Act

Whereas, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, are a vital military tool to major military powers in the world

Whereas, current US drone selling standards do not allow the sale of drones to designated allies

###SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Liberalization Act”

###SECTION II. PURPOSE & FINDINGS

(1) PURPOSE

(A) Allow for greater proliferation of US designed UAVs between international allies to spur innovation in military technology as well as remove our allies dependance on nations directly opposed to the goals of the United States

(2) FINDINGS

(A) The United States military is restrictive when selling and providing military UAV equipment to allies

(B) This restrictiveness has lead to US allies buying from enemies cheapening the strong relationships that have been built over decades

(C) The worldwide military UAV market is projected to continue growing to $2.3 billion by 2023

(D) Providing US military allies with our military UAV technology allows for collaborative innovation as well as the removal of strain on our defense budget

###SECTION III. DEFINITIONS The terms “drone” and “UAV” refer to aircrafts that are unmanned and used primarily for military action

###SECTION IV. SALE RESTRICTION REMOVAL

(1) The Secretary of Defense is to authorize the sale of drone devices to specific United States allies for the purpose of research and development as well as continued ariel operations that benefit the United States and her interests

(A) Sales authorizations are to be in line with current security assistance surveys that currently regulate sales made under a president's administration

(B) Sale and innovation regarding US drone technology is always to be considered a classified subject unless Presidential declassification orders are given

(C) Sale of drone devices is to be prioritized for instances in which the drone receiver is directly aiding in US military involvement

(2) Appropriate sales record keeping, as clarified in 22 U.S. Code § 2765, is to be created by the Secretary of Defense and President

(3) Alongside recordkeeping outlined in Section 4(2) of this Act, projections are to be provided to the appropriate congressional committee, as defined in 22 USC § 2765(e), regarding the impact of this section on the national defense budget and benefits 10 years beyond the passage of this act

###SECTION VI. ENACTMENT

(1) This Act is to go into effect six (6) months years after passage

(2) Severability - If any provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid for any reason in any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected.

(3) Implementation - The Secretary of Defense may establish the necessary regulations to make effective the provisions of this act.

Written by /u/p17r AKA “PP”

Sponsored by /u/polkadot48 (CH-1)

Cosponsored by /u/comped

The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee u/NinjjaDragon has scheduled a hearing into the United State's preparedness for a potential pandemic,

Both the Secretary of HHS and the Acting Secretary of Defense u/Kingthero and u/TheHoodieGamer will be appearing in front of the committee.

EDIT: Due to the concerns of my fellow committee members on the committee's authority for such an action, I've decided to cancel this vote and first hold a hearing on the subpoena.

Due to the current political climate, I would like this committee to act in unison, regardless of party and ideology, in the issuing of this subpoena.

Mabblies is using the Senate Judiciary Committee to assist the current administration avoid an investigation into the conduct of the Secretary of Defense. The obstruction of any potential investigation is a national security risk which, as the Intelligence Committee, we have a duty to prevent. As such, I have prepared a subpoena of Mabblies to explain his actions in the subpoena of the House Chair of Armed Services and Foreign Affairs, /u/KryoxZ.

View the subpoena here

Please vote 'Aye' or 'Nay' on the issuance of this subpoena.

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Attorney General United States Attorney General /u/ReliableMuskrat

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, ReliableMuskrat, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To White House Chief of Staff /u/bomalia

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, bomalia, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Secretary of Homeland Security /u/hyp3rdriv3

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, hyp3rdriv3, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

##Subpoena 1

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Secretary of Homeland Security /u/hyp3rdriv3

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, hyp3rdriv3, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

##Subpoena 2

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To White House Chief of Staff /u/bomalia

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, bomalia, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

##Subpoena 3

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Attorney General United States Attorney General /u/ReliableMuskrat

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 20th day of August, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, ReliableMuskrat, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

Any evidence of a secure chat in which classified or sensitive material was discussed, including the situation room or National Security Council, and the usernames of the people in this room. All records of discussions in the cabinet chat about any of the President’s recent firings, the Wal-Mart Nationalization EO, the NAFTA exit EO, or the Northeast Crisis. All records of discussions between yourself and the President or Vice President on any of the matters mentioned in number 2. Any discussions in the cabinet chat involving Senator realnyebevan, as well as the usernames of all others in this chat. Any other evidence you may find helpful to share.

Please vote on these below. You have 48 hours to do so.

At the request of the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and voted in favor of by the rest of the committee, /u/Ramicus will be testifying.

This is the thread that will be used for that. /u/Ramicus will be providing an opening statement and will respond to potential questions once he has given his statement.

Today we will be holding on committee vote on whether or not to allow /u/Ramicus to testify before the House Intelligence Committee, as requested by Chairman /u/comped.

Please vote on this below. You have 48 hours to do so.

Special Prosecutor /u/madk3p has issued the following statement:

Statement of Investigation for Special Prosecutor /u/madk3p

Matter to be investigated: If the President, his cabinet, or his advisors violated laws against unauthorized persons having access to classified information.

Investigated Parties: President /u/bigg-boss, his cabinet, and his advisors (particularly Atlantic Commonwealth Governor /u/realnyebevan)

Suggested statutes (but not limited to): 18 U.S. Code § 798,  46 CFR 503.59, Executive Order 12968, Espionage Act of 1917,

Evidence: https://goo.gl/photos/YW2EwD38W4dnyTYx7

In addition, the Special Prosecutor shall be granted access to /r/ModelUSHouseIntelCom for the duration of his investigation.

Vote below in regards to opening the investigation requested by the Special Prosecutor. You will have 48 hours to do so. If you voted in the previous thread, please vote again.

This is the hearing thread for Attorney General United States Attorney General /u/ReliableMuskrat, as requested by House Intelligence Member /u/comped, and approved by the committee. The subpoena reads as follows:

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Attorney General United States Attorney General /u/ReliableMuskrat

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

⬜ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 16th day of July, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

This is a private hearing for the House Intelligence Committee and they are open to ask the Attorney General their questions.

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To United States Attorney General United States Attorney General /u/ReliableMuskrat

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

⬜ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 16th day of July, 2017.

Comped

Attest:

jamawoma24

As a result of the hearing of the Former FBI Director that has been taking place June 26th and 27th of 2017, members of the committee have recommended a special prosecutor. Please vote below on whether or not to recommend a special prosecutor. You have 48 hours to do so.

This is the hearing thread for Former Director of the FBI, /u/CaribCannibal, as requested by House Intelligence member /u/comped, and approved by the committee. The subpoena reads as follows:

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation /u/CaribCannibal

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

⬜ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 8th day of June, 2017.

/u/Comped

Attest:

/u/jamawoma24

This is a private hearing for the House Intelligence Committee and they are open to ask the Former Director their questions.

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation /u/CaribCannibal

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

⬜ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 8th day of June, 2017.

/u/Comped

Attest:

/u/jamawoma24

SUBPOENA

BY AUTHORITY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff /u/partiallydidicet

You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives of the United States of America at the place, date, and time specified below.

☑ to testify touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

☑ to produce the things identified in the attached schedule touching matters of inquiry committed to said committee or subcommittee; and you are not to depart without leave of said committee or subcommittee.

to any authorized House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee staff member, the House Sergeant at Arms or his designee, or the US Marshals Service.

Witness my hand and the seal of the United States House of Representatives in the city of Washington, this 8th day of June, 2017.

/u/Comped

Attest:

/u/jamawoma24

SCHEDULE A

In accordance with the attached schedule instructions, you, /u/partiallydidicet, are hereby required to produce in unredacted form the records listed below.

1. Any and all records pertaining to discussion of H.R. 818: Ending Imperialism Act, or bills of similar intent.
2. Any and all records pertaining to the discussion of closure of foreign military bases, between you and other members of the cabinet, including the President and Secretary of State, or members of Congress, beginning when you were confirmed into your current position.

You may also produce any other non-requested records that you find may be helpful for us to have.