HB 22-13: Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2020 (Passed)

[thumb21]

Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2020

House Bill
to temporarily prohibit the importation of certain iron and steel articles.

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

SECTION 1. TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2020”.

SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF STEEL PRODUCTS.

For the 5-year period beginning on the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, any article classified under chapter 72 or 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule may not enter the customs territory of the Republic of Atlasia.

Sponsor: Thumb21 (Original: Fhtagn)
House Designation: HB 22-13

72 hours to debate.

[Former President tack50]

What are the articles in question and why is this necessary?

[thumb21]

What are the articles in question and why is this necessary?

You can find the list here:

https://www.findhs.codes/HTSCodes/Chapter73/articles-of-iron-or-steel

Its basically most steel products

[fhtagn]

Since thumb already got to citing the articles, in a nutshell, this is a necessary bill to protect Atlasian steelworkers and the risk of job loss that comes with the rise in outsourcing these materials.

[Former President tack50]

Since thumb already got to citing the articles, in a nutshell, this is a necessary bill to protect Atlasian steelworkers and the risk of job loss that comes with the rise in outsourcing these materials.

What exactly is the state of the steelmaking industry in Atlasia that they need such strong protectionist measures?

Especially considering this is an outright blanket ban (and not just a regular tariff) I don't think this bill is a good idea and I am likely to vote no.

[Leinad]

I have to say I echo my predecessor's concerns. I'm not going to say action on this is unnecessary, nor will I rule out supporting an amended version of this bill, but just banning all steel imports seems reckless.

[Blair]

I'd like to see an impact assessment from the GM before supporting this; whilst it's vital we support our domestic steel industry I'm worried this could have a major short term impact on infrastructure projects

[Blair]

although on reflection I'm not sure I could support a bill that completely bans foreign steel imports; when the evidence is that the high tariff regime currently in RL is already causing some teething difficulties for the industry.

[Blair]

motion to table.

[Elcaspar]

Seconding the motion to table

[fhtagn]

Objecting to the tabling motion

[thumb21]

Tabling vote

72 hours

(the maximum period for tabling votes is actually 48 hours I learned recently, but I'm suspending the rules to make it 72 hours as most votes are)

[Elcaspar]

Aye

[RC (a la Frémont)]

Nay.

[Blair]

aye

[fhtagn]

Nay

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Nay

[thumb21]

Nay, I'd prefer to amend.

[lfromnj]

Nay, i dont really like tabling, unless its unanimous or almost.

[thumb21]

Tabling fails

2-5-0-2

[thumb21]

Motion to sponsor

[Elcaspar]

Seconding the motion for sponsoring

[cinyc]

As fhtagan's closest ideological successor, I'd like to sponsor this as well.

Now what? So, I guess I object to Thumb's and hope someone seconds my sponsorship?

BTW - where are the current House rules, so I can read up on them and not ask these stupid questions?

[thumb21]

As fhtagan's closest ideological successor, I'd like to sponsor this as well.

Now what? So, I guess I object to Thumb's and hope someone seconds my sponsorship?

BTW - where are the current House rules, so I can read up on them and not ask these stupid questions?

You can only sponsor one thing at a time so you'd have to choose to either sponsor this or the affirmative action bill. You also don't need someone to second a motion to assume sponsorship - so you can simply object then motion yourself.

That said, if you chose to sponsor this bill, then I'm fine with withdrawing my motion and letting you sponsor.

You can find the rules here: https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/House_of_the_Representatives_Rules_and_Procedures_for_Operation

[cinyc]

As fhtagan's closest ideological successor, I'd like to sponsor this as well.

Now what? So, I guess I object to Thumb's and hope someone seconds my sponsorship?

BTW - where are the current House rules, so I can read up on them and not ask these stupid questions?

You can only sponsor one thing at a time so you'd have to choose to either sponsor this or the affirmative action bill. You also don't need someone to second a motion to assume sponsorship - so you can simply object then motion yourself.

That said, if you chose to sponsor this bill, then I'm fine with withdrawing my motion and letting you sponsor.

You can find the rules here: https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/House_of_the_Representatives_Rules_and_Procedures_for_Operation

I'll take the Affirmative Action Bill. You can have this.