The White House: The Pericles Administration

[Pericles]

Alright, nominating MB for Vice President. There should be no legal issues with this one. I am confident MB will do the job well and we should have a productive Congress.

MB is appointed to the role of Vice President.

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This seems to be a sensible change, and with this we should now have appropriate regulation for these lootboxes. That said I'm not an expert on this issue.

Video Games Ratings Restructuring Act
HOUSE BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION I: NAME
1. This bill may be cited as the Video Game Ratings Restructuring Act

SECTION II: DEFINITIONS AND FINDINGS
1. Lootbox shall be defined as a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed to receive a randomized selection of further virtual items, usually found as part of certain video games and that can be purchased through the use of real world money
2. Digital video game purchase shall be defined as the purchasing of a video game or other downloadable content, or unlock or the purchase of virtual video game currency digitally through the internet.
3. The Atlasian Congress finds that loot boxes are the video game equivalent to gambling, and therefore should be regulated accordingly
4. The Atlasian Congress finds that digital video game purchases are usually not clearly marked and actively try to mislead consumers, which leads to children making large purchases they never intended to do if they knew the real value of what they were doing

SECTION III: REGULATING LOOTBOXES
1. Any video games that contain loot boxes that can be bought with real life currency shall be considered as gambling devices, and therefore shall follow the appropriate federal and regional regulations on gambling where these exist.
2. Any digital video game purchases with real life currency shall be clearly marked and shall require the manual introduction of a credit card number and a password for every instance an item is purchased.

SECTION IV: ENACTMENT
1. This bill shall be enacted 2 weeks after passage
2. Physically distributed video games which have been already printed, manufactured and/or shipped as of the passage of this bill may still be legally sold under the previously standing regulations.

People's Regional Senate
Passed 3-2 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,
 

As Amended:
People's House of Representatives
Passed 6-0-0-3 in the Atlasian House of Representatives Assembled,


People's Regional Senate
Passed 4-0 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This is a reasonable measure to save money, and especially in these tough economic times this will be beneficial. So I support this bill.

AN ACT

To ensure coins are not costing more to produce than face value of such coins, and to account for the discontinued minting of pennies in physical transactions.

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the "Coin Composition Revision Act".

Section 2. Coin composition revision

(a) In general. —

The Atlasian Mint shall work to revise the composition of the nickel ($0.05 coin) and change its manufacturing process and composition in such a way that the manufacturing cost of the coin falls below such coins nominal value.

(b) Date. —

Subsection(a) shall be completed before July 31 of 2021.

Section 3. Effective date

This Act shall take effect immediately on the date of the enactment of this Act.

People's Regional Senate
Passed 4-0-2 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

House of Representatives:
Passed the House of Representatives 5-1-0-3

Passed the Senate (amended version) 6-0

Signing Statement
This is an important measure to support our essential workers, and is well-designed to protect jobs and the overall economy. The government is working hard to help hard-working Atlasians at this time, and so my support for this bill continues that spirit.

JOBS AND PAY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ACT

To provide hazard pay to frontline workers and incentivise employee retention.

Be it enacted by the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia assembled

SECTION I: TITLE.
This law shall be referred to as the Jobs and Pay During the Coronavirus Pandemic Act.

SECTION II: FINDINGS.

(a) Frontline workers put the health and wellbeing of themselves and their families at great risk to provide vital services to help Atlasians get through this pandemic.

(b) Hazard pay can help us compensate these workers for the risks they are taking.

(c) The Coronavirus pandemic has put many workers at risk of unemployment.

(d) It is important, therefore, that congress works to keep people in employment so that they can afford what they need to get through these difficult times.

SECTION III: DEFINITIONS.

(a) "Frontline workers" shall refer to:
 (i) Healthcare workers.
 (ii) First responders.
 (iii) Grocery and food service workers.
 (iv) Farmworkers.
 (v) Public works employees.
 (vi) Postal and delivery workers.

SECTION IV: HAZARD PAY FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS.

(a) In addition to their normal wage, frontline workers shall be entitled to hazard pay equivalent to 20% of their pay.

(b) This hazard pay be covered by the Atlasian Federal Government.

(c) The hazard pay granted by this section shall be offered in addition to any other hazard pay an employee may be recieving.

(d) This section shall apply to all pay from the 1st of March 2020 until the 1st of March 2021.

SECTION V: EMPLOYEE RETENTION.

(a) All loans given to businesses with fewer than 250 employees under the More Money for Hurting Small Businesses Act and the Emergency Economic Stimulus Act of 2020 shall become grants if a business does not dismiss employees or reduce employees hours without their consent for 10 months upon the passage of this act.
 (i) This provision shall not apply in cases of documented serious employee incompetence or bad faith actions (provided other remedies have proven infeasible).

(b) Businesses shall be required to pay 25% of the monthly wage as it stood on the 1st of March 2020 of employees who they have dismissed for 3 months after the dismissal.
 (i) This provision shall not apply in cases of documented serious employee incompetence or bad faith actions (provided other remedies have proven infeasible).
 (ii) This provision shall apply for 10 months upon the passage of this act.

SECTION V: IMPLEMENTATION.

(a) This act shall take effect immediately upon passage.

House of Representatives
Passed the House of Representatives 5-2-1-1

Passed the Senate 6-0

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This is a necessary measure to give help to these states during this disaster. These wildfires are tragic, but you are not online-the federal government will support you every step of the way. And hopefully too, this reminds us of the existential threat of climate change and the need for us to keep up our current action and build on it.

A BILL
To aid states impacted by the 2020 wildfires

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and Senate assembled:

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Wildfire Relief Act of 2020.

Section 2. Appropriations for States and Local Fire Departments

1. $5 million in one-time funding shall be appropriated to local fire departments to:

a. assist in combating forest fires and overtime pay for relevant officials,
b. open and operate evacuation hubs for afflicted areas, while following COVID-19 guidelines where possible,
c. devise a strategy for forest thinning of dead brush and sick or dying trees
d. assist in creating a transparent, effective early warning system, and
e. assist the homeless and civilians incapable of self-evacuating in evacuating afflicted areas

2. Funding for this act shall be allocated to the state governments of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Texas.

People's Regional Senate
Passed 6-0 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

People's House of Representatives
Passed 7-0-0-2 in the House of Representatives

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
I am proud to sign this bill, which ensures universal broadband access throughout our great nation. This will particularly benefit rural areas, and so will help unleash their potential and ensure that as we progress as a vibrant, growing modern economy-nobody and no part of Atlasia will be left behind. I am also proud of this for another reason. While certain other parties, filled with inactive officeholders who never made a difference in people's lives talk a big game about helping rural areas, my administration and the Labor Party are actually delivering for you.

AN ACT
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the eligibility of broadband internet access services for Federal universal service support, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

Section I. Title

The long title of this Act shall be the "Considering How Online Networks are Key, Yield Funding to Internet Redevelopment and Expansion Act." It may be abbreviated to and cited as the "CHONKYFIRE Act."

Section II. Universal Service Support for Broadband Internet Access Services

(a) Clarification Of Eligibility For Support.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 254(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(4) BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES.—In addition to the services included in the definition of universal service under paragraph (1), the Commission shall designate broadband internet access services as services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms. In designating services under this paragraph, the Commission shall ensure that the services designated are sufficient for the purposes for which consumers use broadband internet access services, as such purposes evolve over time.

(2) OBLIGATIONS OF ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS.—Section 214(e)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 214(e)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting “all of” after “offer”.
(b) Contributions To Universal Service.—
(1) PROVIDERS OF BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE.—Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254) is amended—
(A) in subsection (b)(4), by inserting “and all providers of broadband internet access services” after “telecommunications services”; and
(B) in subsection (d)—
(i) in the heading, by striking “Telecommunications Carrier”;
(ii) in the first sentence, by inserting “and every provider of broadband internet access services” after “telecommunications services”; and
(iii) in the second sentence—
(I) by inserting “, or provider or class of providers,” after “carriers”; and
(II) by inserting “or provider’s” after “carrier’s” each place it appears.
(2) ADDITIONAL MATTERS RELATING TO UNIVERSAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS.—Section 254(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(d)) is amended—
(A) by striking “Every telecommunications carrier” and inserting the following:

(1) IN GENERAL.—Every telecommunications carrier”

(B) It is further amended by adding at the end the following:

(2) EXCLUSION FROM CONTRIBUTION BASE OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO LIFELINE CONSUMERS.—In determining the amount that a telecommunications carrier or provider of a broadband internet access service is required to contribute under this subsection, the Commission shall exclude from the determination any services provided by such carrier or provider to consumers who receive services through the Lifeline program of the Commission.
(3) CONSIDERATION OF ANTICIPATED FUNDING NEEDS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—In determining the amount of contributions required under this subsection, the Commission shall consider forecasts of anticipated demand for services that are supported by each of the Federal universal service support mechanisms over periods that are sufficiently long to allow for adequate planning, thereby ensuring sufficient and predictable funding for each such mechanism.
(B) PROHIBITION ON CONTRIBUTION LIMIT.—The Commission may not establish any limit on the total amount of contributions required under this subsection with respect to all Federal universal service support mechanisms, except for establishing the amount that providers are required to contribute with respect to a particular time period based on the projected demand for services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms over such time period.

(c) Access In Tribal Areas.—Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(b)(3)) is amended—
(1) in the heading, by striking “ACCESS IN RURAL AND HIGH COST AREAS” and inserting “ACCESS IN ALL REGIONS”; and
(2) by inserting “Tribal,” after “insular,”.
(d) Prohibition On Expenditure Limit.—Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(m) Prohibition On Expenditure Limit.—The Commission may not establish any limit on the total amount of funds that may be expended through all Federal universal service support mechanisms. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to prohibit the Commission from ensuring that funds expended through the Federal universal service support mechanisms are expended for services eligible for support through such mechanisms.

(e) Consultation Among FCC, NTIA, And USDA.—The Federal Communications Commission, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and the Department of Agriculture shall, in administering Federal financial assistance for the deployment of broadband services, consult with one another regarding the distribution of such assistance for the deployment of broadband services in rural areas.
(f) Reporting Requirements.—Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by subsection (d), is further amended by adding at the end the following:

(n) Reporting Requirements.—Not later than 180 days after the end of each calendar year, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report that contains the following:
(1) A statement of the total amount expended in such year to support broadband internet access services through the Federal universal service support mechanisms for high-cost areas.
(2) A statement of the amount, of the total amount stated under paragraph (1), expended in each of the following:
(A) Rural areas.
(B) Insular areas.
(C) Tribal areas.
(D) Areas that, as of the beginning of such year, were unserved areas, as determined by the Commission.
(3) A description of progress during such year in advancing the universal service principles described in subsection (b) and the requirements for meeting future growth in the demand for the services that are supported by Federal universal service support mechanisms, including challenges that may prevent the advancement of such principles.”

(g) Broadband Internet Access Service Defined.—Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by subsections (d) and (f), is further amended by adding at the end the following:

(o) Broadband Internet Access Service Defined.—In this section, the term ‘broadband internet access service’—
(1) means a mass-market retail service by wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit data to and receive data from all or substantially all internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are incidental to and enable the operation of the communications service, but excluding dial-up internet access service; and
(2) includes any service that the Commission finds to be providing a functional equivalent of the service described in paragraph (1).

House of Representatives:
Passed the House of Representatives 8-0-0-1

Passed Senate 5-0-0-1

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
I am very proud to sign this legislation into law. This is a critical measure that will reduce the transmission of Covid-19. We have gotten out of the first wave, but we will only return to fully normal life when we get herd immunity through vaccination. Until then, we must be responsible and make some sacrifices, so we can prevent a disastrous resurgence of Covid and to keep our economy open as much as possible. Masks work, and they are an easy, effective measure at protecting lives and jobs. So these rules are necessary, and I ask the public-please, please abide by them so that you protect yourselves and the lives and wellbeing of your community.

A BILL

To provide for a nationwide police on masks to mitigate and reduce the spread of the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Be it Enacted in both Chambers of Congress Assembled,

Mask Mandate Act

To mandate the usage of masks nationwide in response to the COVID 19 pandemic

Section 1. Provisions
1. Starting within 5 days after the passage of this bill, all regions receiving federal funding for police departments must institute mandatory usage of masks in the following situations:
    a. In any means of public transport
    b. In any shops, commerce or other public enclosed spaces; except those dedicated to the consumption of food and drinks
    c. Inside cars, if the car is operating as a commercial transportation service, such as a taxi, rideshare, shuttle service, or medical transport
2. People who do not follow this rule shall be fined $100
    a. This fine shall increase to $200 for any subsequent offenses
3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health
    a. A valid doctor's advisory must be present
4. This bill shall automatically sunset on December 31st, 2021; or when the WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic officially over
5. States may be exempted from having the mask mandate apply within them if they provide a formal request for an exemption to the President and the President accepts this request within 7 days.
6. Effective 14 days from the passage of this bill, all places of business shall be required to display a QR code for the DefeatCoronavirus app at their entrances or reception areas.
    a. Failure to follow this requirement shall result in a penalty per offence of $500 for first-time offenders.

Section 2. Enforcement
1. Regional and local police departments not enforcing this mandate shall have funding withheld.
    a. Except in circumstances where an exemption is granted per Section 1.5

People's Regional Senate
Passed 3-2-1 In the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

As Amended:
People’s House of Representatives
Passed 8-0-0-1 in the House of Representatives Assembled,

Passed 5-0-0-1 in the Senate Assembled,

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This is a sensible short-term measure. I am disappointed that we have been unable to get a budget passed, but I am pleased with the renewed effort being dedicated to the task. I will do my bit to ensure we finally have a proper budget by the deadline, and hopefully we can have a spirited debate on economic policy.

Joint Resolution

To provide for a one-time, temporary extension of budget levels to allow the budget to be posted and fully debated without a shutdown.

Be it Resolved in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Continuing Resolution to Avoid Shutdown

1. Funding for Atlasia's government will be maintained at current levels through November 30th, 2020 or until a Budget Resolution is adopted.

Passed 6-0 in the Senate

Passed 9-0 in the House

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This is an easy bill to support, I am proud to support our great Atlasian wine industry.

An act to guarantee and reward quality wine

Section I. Title.

This bill shall be referred to as the “Atlasia Wine Official Classification Act of 2020”.

Section II. Definitions

A. An “Atlasian wine” shall be any wine made with at least 85% grapes grown in Atlasia.

Section III. Establishment

A. Reds

I. A competition shall be held every 9 years with any winery being allowed to submit any of their Atlasian wine which shall fit the selected category produced within the previous eight years for judging. There is no limit to how many wines a winery may submit, but they must pay $3,000 for their first submission and $1,000 for any additional wine they submit. Each submission must include at least two cases of wines - the equivalent of twenty-four 750 ml bottles or 15 litres total.

II. The available wine categories for the competition are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Primitivo, Syrah and Shiraz, Barbera and Sangiovese, and Red Blends.

III. Each varietal of wine shall be judged by a grand panel of 10 wine experts, 5 celebrities, 5 politicians, and 5 ordinary citizens, selected at random from a pool of applicants. Each judge shall rank each wine on a scale of 0-1000.

IV. The five wines within each category with the highest sum scores shall be permitted to use the “Superior Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next nine years’ vintages. The next ten highest scoring wines within each category shall be permitted to use the “First Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next nine years’ vintages, and with “Second Growth” on the next twenty highest-scoring wines, and so on with “Third” and “Fourth Growths”, each doubling in size of the category. If there are fewer than 200 submissions in any category, then the highest number of categories that can be entirely filled by the submissions shall be the final one.  

B. Whites and Roses

I. A competition shall be held every 6 years with any winery being allowed to submit any of their Atlasian wine which shall fit the selected category produced within the previous five years for judging. There is no limit to how many wines a winery may submit, but they must pay $2,500 for their first submission and $1,000 for any additional wine they submit. Each submission must include at least two cases of wines - the equivalent of twenty-four 750 ml bottles or 15 litres total.

II. The available wine categories for the competition are: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Muscat and Moscato, Rosés, and White Blends.

III. Each varietal of wine shall be judged by a grand panel of 10 wine experts, 5 celebrities, 5 politicians, and 5 ordinary citizens, selected at random from a pool of applicants. Each judge shall rank each wine on a scale of 0-1000.

IV. The five wines within each category with the highest sum scores shall be permitted to use the “Superior Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next six years’ vintages. The next ten highest scoring wines within each category shall be permitted to use the “First Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next six years’ vintages, and with “Second Growth” on the next twenty highest-scoring wines, and so on with “Third” and “Fourth Growths”, each doubling in size of the category. If there are fewer than 200 submissions in any category, then the highest number of categories that can be entirely filled by the submissions shall be the final one.  

C. Champagnes and Sparkling Wines

I. A competition shall be held every 6 years with any winery being allowed to submit any of their Atlasian wine which shall fit the selected category produced within the previous five years for judging. There is no limit to how many wines a winery may submit, but they must pay $5,000 for their first submission and $1,500 for any additional wine they submit. Each submission must include at least two cases of wines - the equivalent of twenty-four 750 ml bottles or 15 litres total.

II. The available wine categories for the competition are: Blanc de blancs, Blanc de noirs, Cuveés, Prosecco, and Sweet Sparkling Wines.  

III. Each varietal of wine shall be judged by a grand panel of 10 wine experts, 5 celebrities, 5 politicians, and 5 ordinary citizens, selected at random from a pool of applicants. Each judge shall rank each wine on a scale of 0-1000.

IV. The five wines within each category with the highest sum scores shall be permitted to use the “Superior Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next six years’ vintages. The next ten highest scoring wines within each category shall be permitted to use the “First Growth” label on all of that category of wines produced within the next six years’ vintages, and so on with “Second Growth” on the next twenty highest-scoring wines.

Section IV. Funding and Logistics

A. Competitions shall be hosted by cities across Atlasia, with applications by cities to be submitted to and selected by the Department of Agriculture. The cities shall be expected to provide a space for hosting and housing, with funds received from competition applicants to be directed to the host city’s event budget.

B. Usage of the scoring “Growth” terms shall be enforced by the Department of Justice, with a $100,000 fine for an illegal use of the label as well as an additional $100 per bottle sold without having met the competitive qualification for use of the label.

Section V. Promotion

I. Winning wine vintages will be promoted at the annual "Catalina Wine Mixer".

II. Wineries of distinction shall also be permitted to promote new vintages at the "Catalina Wine Mixer".

Section VI. Implementation

The first competition shall be held jointly for all three types of wines in 2021.

House of Representatives:
Passed the House of Representatives 5-0-1-3

Passed the Senate 4-2

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[Pericles]

Signing Statement
I strongly support this resolution. We should practise our values and stand up for human rights in our foreign policy. It is morally right for us to acknowledge the terrible genocide inflicted on the Armenian people, and only by shining a light on these atrocities and having accountability can we hope to avoid repeating them. Never again.

A RESOLUTION
To recognize the inhumane atrocities the Armenian people were subject to between 1914 and 1923.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

Resolved: That the Ottoman Empire is responsible for the mass murder and expulsion of Armenians between 1914 and 1923, hereby known as the Armenian Genocide. That the Republic of Atlasia calls on the nations of the former Ottoman Empire to formally acknowledge these acts.

People's House of Representatives
Passed 8-0-0-1 in the House of Representatives

Passed 6-0 in the Senate

[Pericles]

Signing Statement
This is a sensible measure to protect people's privacy and give them greater rights and control against the huge tech companies amassing vast amounts of personal information. This also simplifies matters for businesses, rather than having to deal with a range of privacy laws it is clearly set out for them here.
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[Pericles]

Signing Statement
I support this bill, because I believe in a tolerant society where everyone is safe, and strong hate crime laws are a part of that.

AN ACT
To amend the Atlasian Criminal Code and reestablish an alternative sentencing schedule for hate crimes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

Section I. Title

i. The long title of this bill shall be the "Matthew Shepard, James Byrd Jr., and Latisha King Hate Crimes Prevention Act." It may be cited as the "Hate Crimes Prevention Act."

Section II. Reinstatement of Federal Hate Crime Sentencing Schedule
i. Section IV, Clause 4 of the Reforming Criminal Law Act is hereby repealed, and the former 18 U.S. Code § 249, imposing an alternative sentencing schedule for “hate crimes," hereby reinstated.

House of Representatives
Passed the house 5-1-0-3

Passed the Senate 5-0-1-0

[Pericles]

HOUSE BILL

To prohibit healthcare providers from charging veterans for preventive services relating to COVID–19.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “No Coronavirus Costs for Veterans Act”.

SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON COPAYMENTS AND COSTS FOR VETERANS RECEIVING PREVENTIVE SERVICES RELATING TO COVID–19.

(a) Prohibition.—Any healthcare provider that refuses to accept AtlasCare may not charge Veterans for qualifying coronavirus preventive services. The requirement described in this subsection shall take effect with respect to a qualifying coronavirus preventive service starting on the specified date.

(b) Reimbursement - The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will create a method of cost-reimbursement for healthcare providers who do not accept AtlasCare and end up providing coronavirus preventative services to a veteran. Reimbursement will be paid for through the Veterans Benefits Administration.

(c) Definitions.—In this section, the terms “qualifying coronavirus preventive service” includes any treatment related to coronavirus testing, diagnosis, and treatment and “specified date” means the date this bill is signed into law.

Section 3. Correcting Preventative Medicine Issues in the R&RPHA
Part I, Section 2, 1.a of the R&RPHA  is amended as follows:

Minimum Coverage Requirements
a. Preventative Care: Every exchange must offer at least one provider that covers preventative care with no co-pays, deductibles or out of pocket expenses, be it in the form of a private insurer, co-op or public health care benefit. Preventive care shall be defined as care related to disease prevention, early diagnosis and health maintenance, including clinical examinations, immunization, prenatal care and medically indicated screenings.

Part II, Section 2.2.a is amended as follows:

a. Benefits covered by AtlasCare plans shall be purchased individually, with recipients being covered under the following parts:

AtlasCare Part A provides benefits and coverage for

    Inpatient hospital stays and care
    Hospice and home health services

AtlasCare Part B provides benefits and coverage for

    Doctor and clinical lab services
    Outpatient and preventive care
    Screenings, surgical fees and supplies
    Physical and occupational therapy

AtlasCare Part B shall charge no co-pays, deductibles, or out of pocket expenses for preventative care, including immunizations.

People's House of Representatives
Passed 5-0-2-2 in the House of Representatives

Passed 6-0 in the Senate

People's House of Representatives
Passed 8-0-0-1 in the House of Representatives

[Pericles]

Order of the Star of Atlasia awards

Today, let's take an opportunity to appreciate the special service that these people have given to Atlasia. If you did not receive an award, this does not mean you are not making a positive contribution-please keep up the work and you too can achieve great things. As awards have not been made since mid 2019, I will also attempt to cover the full period from then until now.

1. The following individuals are awarded the Gold Star of the Order of the Star of Atlasia (OSA(G))-

• LumineVonReuental-for almost single-handedly reviving the Game Engine, and creating the hugely successful and activity-boosting system of NPC elections.
• MB-for his service as Vice-President and Governor of the South, in addition to recognise his successful leadership of the Labor Party. We should all hope he does as good of a job as President
• Adam Griffin-for his service to Atlasia as President
• thumb21-for his active service as an office holder at the regional and federal level, especially as Speaker of the House

2. The following individuals are awarded the Silver Star of the Order of the Star of Atlasia (OSA (S))-

• Joseph Cao-for his service as Speaker of the House, and being a dose of new talent for the Federalist Party
• bruhgmger2-for his continual dedication and hard work as our Secretary of State
• LouisvilleThunder-for his perseverance where others quit, filling a necessary role in holding the government accountable, and winning three tough elections
• windjammer-for his service as Chief Justice of the Supreme court, and his essential service to the Labor Party and its leadership

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