HB 29-15: Bir Tawil Research Base Establishment Act (Final vote)

[Talleyrand]

I would rather have the territory become an Atlasian research or military base, remaining directly under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Perhaps we could use Ishan's bill as an opportunity to clarify Bir Tawil's status? 

[Talleyrand]

Perhaps we could build a government-run airport there? It would provide a nice strategic hub in the eastern hemisphere.

[Talleyrand]

Perhaps we could build a government-run airport there? It would provide a nice strategic hub in the eastern hemisphere.

Are you going to propose an amendment for this?

Yes. Later today.

[Talleyrand]

AN ACT OF CONGRESS
To facilitate exploration of different worlds

Section I: Title
1. The title of this bill shall be called the "Bir Tawil Statehood Act" "Bir Tawil Research Base Establishment Act"

Section II: Statehood
1. The territory of Bir Tawil shall be granted statehood after the passage of this bill.

Section III: Impact
1. Should this bill pass the impacts is as follows:
a. All Atlasian nationals in Bir Tawil shall be granted citizenship
b. Bir Tawil shall become a state, effective immediately
c. Any person born within Bir Tawil shall be granted citizenship immediately upon statehood.
2. Bir Tawil shall be in the region of Lincoln.


Section II: Research Base
1. A research base operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall be established in the territory of Bil Tawil.
2. The base shall be a center for NASA's Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) program.
3. The base shall be called "Base Barnes" in honor of longtime Atlasian public servant and former Senator Roy Barnes 2010.

Section III: Funding
1. The Department of the Treasury shall allocate $120 million for the establishment of the base.
2. The Department of the Treasury shall allocate $30 million each year following the establishment of the base to fund its core activities.

This is my proposed amendment to spur debate.

[Talleyrand]

AYE