Senate Legislation Introduction Thread (New)

[Vice President Christian Man]

Worker's Bill of Rights

Section A. This bill will be cited as the Worker's Bill of Rights

Section B. Rights:
1. This law will designate workers to the following:
2. The right to strike without fear of termination
3. The right to join or become part of a union and guild with no threat of retaliation
4. The right to report unfair, exploitive or abusive working conditions without the threat of retaliation as well as the right to privacy when reporting such conditions
5. The right to an equal wage regardless of sex, gender, disability, gender identity, national origin etc as well as the public display of wages for each position although people with a higher completed education may be paid more as long as there is no discrimination based off of the above group and other employees with the same education background are making the same amount of money.
6. The right to attend counseling sessions free of charge.

Section C. Providing Psychological Support
1. All businesses will be required to hire an HR representative.
2. Furthermore in accordance to Section B #6, all businesses are required to hire a therapist who can regularly meet with workers outside of their scheduled shift. Businesses who choose not to hire a therapist or cannot find time to meet with a therapist must have sessions paid for by their employer.

Family owned and operated businesses who do not hire non-family members are exempt from this law.

Section D. Implementation
This bill will take place effective immediately

[Vice President Christian Man]

Social Security Solvency Act

Section A. This bill will be cited as the SSS Act

Section B. Saving Social Security:
In order to protect social security,
1. The elimination of the income cap
2. An additional 1% hike in the income tax on the .1% income earners to create and maintain a surplus in the reserves.

Section C. Implementation:
This bill will take place effective April 16th, 2024

[NewYorkExpress]

Legacy Admission Ban Act

Legacy Admission is the admission of a student who may not be otherwise qualified to attend an institution because a relative previously graduated from there or works there.

Colleges and Universities may no longer use legacy admissions to determine admissions.

This legislation is retroactive. All students previously admitted as legacy admissions must be expelled by their respective academic institutions.

This legislation shall take effect immediately.

[NewYorkExpress]

Motion to Expel Senator Fhtagn

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator Fhtagn for continued Southern revanchism and refusal to accept that the South no longer has the authority to secede from the union of Atlasia.

[fhtagn]

Motion to Expel Senator NewYorkExpress

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator NewYorkExpress for continued slander of a fellow member of the Senate.

[Coastal Elitist]

Motion to Expel Senator NewYorkExpress

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator NewYorkExpress for continued slander of a fellow member of the Senate.

I'll cosponsor

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Motion to Expel Senator Fhtagn

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator Fhtagn for continued Southern revanchism and refusal to accept that the South no longer has the authority to secede from the union of Atlasia.

This motion, being an area where I have discretion, will not be recognized unless seconded. We have important business to conduct.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Motion to Expel Senator Fhtagn

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator Fhtagn for continued Southern revanchism and refusal to accept that the South no longer has the authority to secede from the union of Atlasia.

This motion, being an area where I have discretion, will not be recognized unless seconded. We have important business to conduct.

I'll second it.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Motion to Expel Senator Fhtagn

The Senate, as assembled, motions to expel Senator Fhtagn for continued Southern revanchism and refusal to accept that the South no longer has the authority to secede from the union of Atlasia.

This motion, being an area where I have discretion, will not be recognized unless seconded. We have important business to conduct.

I'll second it.

Also co-sponsoring. Thirding it

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Rebuild Hawaii Act

The magnificent island of Hawaii, particularly Lahaina, has been devastated by recent forest fires. To restore the ecological balance, rebuild communities, and fortify the region against future threats, we present the Rebuild Hawaii Act. This act allocates funds judiciously to ensure a fast, efficient, and holistic recovery.

Section I – Objectives

1. Restore the ecological health of forests affected by the fire.
2. Rebuild and restore the affected community infrastructure.
3. Implement preventive measures to mitigate future fire risks.
4. Support local communities and businesses during the rebuilding phase.

Section II – Financial Allocation

Total Budget: $200 million USD

1. Ecological Restoration and Reforestation: $70 million
Native tree planting and vegetation restoration: $50 million
Soil restoration and erosion control: $10 million
Wildlife habitat restoration and monitoring: $10 million

2. Infrastructure and Community Restoration: $70 million
Reconstruction of homes and public buildings: $40 million
Restoration of utilities (water, electricity, communication): $20 million
Rebuilding and upgrading roads and transportation links: $10 million

3. Fire Prevention and Future Mitigation: $40 million
Development of firebreaks and controlled burn areas: $10 million
Upgrading and procuring firefighting equipment: $15 million
Community fire safety education and training programs: $10 million
Research and development of fire-resistant building materials and techniques: $5 million

4. Community and Business Support: $20 million
Grants to local businesses affected by the fires: $10 million
Support for displaced families and housing assistance: $7 million
Mental health and trauma counseling services: $3 million

Section III – Implementation and Oversight

1. A special task force, “Lahaina Recovery Force (LRF)”, will be constituted to oversee the execution of this act.
2. The LRF will ensure funds are utilized judiciously and will be responsible for quarterly progress reports.
3. Any surplus funds after projects are completed will be rerouted to a dedicated emergency fund for Hawaii.

Section IV – Timeline

1. Immediate relief efforts and community support: Commencing immediately for a duration of 6 months.
2. Infrastructure and community restoration: Commencing within 1 month for a duration of 18-24 months.
3. Ecological restoration: Commencing within 3 months, with a timeline of 3-5 years for full restoration.
4. Fire prevention and future mitigation: Ongoing, with the majority of projects initiated within the first 6 months.

Section V – Future Provisions

1. Research will be commissioned to study the effects of climate change on the Hawaiian Islands and the potential increase in fire risk.
2. Collaborations will be sought with global experts and organizations in forest fire prevention and mitigation.
3. Through the Rebuild Hawaii Act, we seek not only to rebuild Lahaina but to set a precedent for ecological, community, and infrastructural restoration in the face of disasters.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I'll sponsor any remaining bills sponsored by NYE

[fhtagn]

Motion to Expel Senator LouisvilleThunder

Whereas, LouisvilleThunder was credibly accused of doxing another member of Atlasia in 2021

Whereas, new information has been shared with me that shows that LouisvilleThunder’s doxing was both malicious and intentional (see below):











Whereas, LouisvilleThunder was able to escape deserved criminal punishment in part because this information regrettably was never shared with the prosecution because the source of this information had feared retaliation

Whereas, the Atlasian Constitution allows the Senate to discipline members and expel them by a two-thirds vote:

Resolved, that –

(1) The Senate condemns and expels Senator LouisvilleThunder from the Senate for conduct that disrespects the Atlasian people in a way that is not befitting a member of the Senate.

[ChiefFireWaterMike]

Motion to Expel Senator LouisvilleThunder

Whereas, LouisvilleThunder was credibly accused of doxing another member of Atlasia in 2021

Whereas, new information has been shared with me that shows that LouisvilleThunder’s doxing was both malicious and intentional (see below):











Whereas, LouisvilleThunder was able to escape deserved criminal punishment in part because this information regrettably was never shared with the prosecution because the source of this information had feared retaliation

Whereas, the Atlasian Constitution allows the Senate to discipline members and expel them by a two-thirds vote:

Resolved, that –

(1) The Senate condemns and expels Senator LouisvilleThunder from the Senate for conduct that disrespects the Atlasian people in a way that is not befitting a member of the Senate.

I second this motion

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

AN ACT
To enhance railway safety standards

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Railway Safety Act

Section 2. Notification of transportation of hazardous materials

(a.) Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Internal Affairs shall issue regulations, or modify existing regulations, establishing safety requirements, in accordance with subsection (b), with which a shipper or rail carrier operating a train transporting hazardous materials that is not subject to the requirements for a high-hazard flammable train under section 174.310 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, shall comply with respect to the operation of each such train and the maintenance of specification tank cars.

(b.) The regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall require shippers and rail carriers—
(1) to provide advance notification and information regarding the transportation of hazardous materials described in subsection (a) to each Regional emergency response commissioner, the tribal emergency response commission, or any other Regional, State, or tribal agency responsible for receiving the information notification for emergency response planning information;
(2) to include, in the notification provided pursuant to paragraph (1), a written gas discharge plan with respect to the applicable hazardous materials being transported; and
(3) to reduce or eliminate blocked crossings resulting from delays in train movements.

Section 3. Additional Requirements

(c) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—In developing the regulations required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include requirements regarding—
(1.) train length and weight;
(2.) train consist;
(3.) route analysis and selection;
(4.) speed restrictions;
(5.) track standards;
(6.) track, bridge, and rail car maintenance;
(7.) signaling and train control;
(8.) response plans; and
(9.) any other requirements that the Secretary determines are necessary.

Section 4. High-Hazard Flammable Trains

The Secretary may modify the safety requirements for trains subject to section 174.310 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to satisfy, in whole or in part, the rulemaking required under subsection (a).

Section 5. Rail Car Inspections

(a) RULEMAKING.—
(1) INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.—Not later than 1 year after date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review and update, as necessary, applicable regulations under chapters I and II of subtitle B of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations—
(A) to create minimum time requirements that a qualified mechanical inspector must spend when inspecting a rail car or locomotive; and
(B) to ensure that all rail cars and locomotives in train consists that carry hazardous materials are inspected by a qualified mechanical inspector at intervals determined by the Secretary.

(2) ABBREVIATED PRE-DEPARTURE INSPECTION.—The Secretary shall immediately amend section 215.13(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (permitting an abbreviated pre-departure inspection procedure) with respect to rail cars in train consists carrying hazardous materials.

(b) AUDITS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate audits of Federal rail car inspection programs, subject to the requirements under part 215 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, which—
(A) consider whether such programs are in compliance with such part 215;
(B) assess the type and content of training and performance metrics that such programs provide rail car inspectors;
(C) determine whether such programs provide inspectors with adequate time to inspect rail cars;
(D) determine whether such programs reflect the current operating practices of the railroad carrier; and
(E) ensure that inspection programs are not overly reliant on train crews.

(2) AUDIT SCHEDULING.—The Secretary shall—
(A) schedule the audits required under paragraph (1) to ensure that—
(i) each Class I railroad is audited not less frequently than once every 5 years; and
(ii) a select number, as determined by the Secretary, of Class II and Class III railroads are audited annually; and
(B) conduct the audits described in subparagraph (A)(ii) in accordance with—
(i) the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C.
11 601 note); and (ii) appendix C of part 209 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

(3) UPDATES TO INSPECTION PROGRAM.—If, during an audit required under this subsection, the auditor identifies a deficiency in a railroad’s inspection program, the railroad shall update the program to eliminate such deficiency.

(4) CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION.—
(A) CONSULTATION.—In conducting any audit required under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the railroad being audited and its employees, including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing the mechanical employees of the railroad.
(B) COOPERATION.—The railroad being audited and its employees, including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing mechanical employees, shall fully cooperate with any audit conducted pursuant to this subsection—
(i) by providing any relevant documents requested; and
(ii) by making available any employees for interview without undue delay or obstruction.
(C) FAILURE TO COOPERATE.—If the Secretary determines that a railroad or any of its employees, including any nonprofit employee labor organization representing mechanical employees of the railroad is not fully cooperating with an audit conducted pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall electronically notify the Senate of such non-cooperation.
(c) REVIEW OF REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall triennially determine whether any update to part 215 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, is necessary to ensure the safety of rail cars transported by rail carriers.
(d) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Secretary shall publish an annual report on the public website of the Federal Rail road Administration that—
(1) summarizes the findings of the prior year’s audits;
(2) summarizes any updates made pursuant to this section; and
(3) excludes any confidential business information or sensitive security information.
(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section may be construed—
(1) to limit the deployment of pilot programs for the installation, test, verification, and review of automated rail and train inspection technologies; or
(2) to direct the Secretary to waive any existing inspection requirements under chapter I or II of subtitle B of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, as part of pilot programs.

Section 6. Defect Detectors

(a) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations establishing requirements for the installation, repair, testing, maintenance, and operation of wayside defect detectors for each rail carrier operating a train carrying hazardous materials.
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall include requirements regarding—
(1) the frequency of the placement of wayside defect detectors, including a requirement that all Class I railroads install a hotbox detector along every 10-mile segment of rail track over which trains carrying hazardous materials operate;
(2) performance standards for such detectors;
(3) the maintenance and repair requirements for such detectors;
(4) reporting data and maintenance records of such detectors;
(5) appropriate steps the rail carrier must take when receiving an alert of a defect or failure from or regarding a wayside defect detector; and
(6) the use of hotbox detectors to prevent derailments from wheel bearing failures, including—
(A) the temperatures, to be specified by the Secretary, at which an alert from a hotbox detector is triggered to warn of a potential wheel bearing failure; and
(B) any actions that shall be taken by a rail carrier upon receiving an alert from a hot box detector of a potential wheel bearing failure.
(c) DEFECT AND FAILURE IDENTIFICATION.—The Secretary shall specify the categories of defects and failures that wayside defect detectors covered by regulations issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall address, including—
(1) axles;
(2) wheel bearings;
(3) brakes;
(4) signals;
(5) wheel impacts; and
(6) other defects or failures specified by the Secretary.

Section 7. Freight Train Safety Requirements

(a) FREIGHT TRAIN CREW SIZE.—Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended by inserting after section 20153 the following:
‘‘§ 20154. Freight train crew size safety standards
(b) MINIMUM CREW SIZE.—No freight train may be operated without a 2-person crew consisting of at least 1 appropriately qualified and certified conductor and 1 appropriately qualified and certified locomotive engineer.
(c) EXCEPTIONS.—Except as provided in subsection (d), the requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to—
(1) train operations on track that is not a main line track;
‘‘(2) a freight train operated—
‘‘(A) by a railroad carrier that has fewer than 400,000 total employee work hours annually and less than $40,000,000 annual revenue (adjusted for inflation, as calculated by the Surface Transportation Board Railroad Inflation Adjusted Index and Deflator Factor Table);
‘‘(B) at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour; and
‘‘(C) on a track with an average track grade of less than 2 percent for any segment of track that is at least 2 continuous miles;
‘‘(3) locomotives performing assistance to a train that has incurred mechanical failure or lacks the power to traverse difficult terrain, including traveling to or from the location where assistance is provided;
‘‘(4) locomotives that—
‘‘(A) are not attached to any equipment or are attached only to a caboose; and
‘‘(B) do not travel father than 30 miles from the point of origin of such locomotive; and
5 ‘‘(5) train operations staffed with fewer than a 2-person crew at least 1 year before the date of enactment of this section, if the Secretary determines that such operations achieve an equivalent level of safety as would result from compliance with the re10 quirement under subsection (a).
‘‘(c) TRAINS INELIGIBLE FOR EXCEPTION.—The ex12 ceptions under subsection (b) may not be applied to—
‘‘(1) a train transporting 1 or more loaded cars carrying material toxic by inhalation (as defined in section 171.8 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations);
‘‘(2) a train transporting—
‘‘(A) 20 or more loaded tank cars of a Class 2 material or a Class 3 flammable liquid in a continuous block; or
‘‘(B) 35 or more loaded tank cars of a Class 2 material or a Class 3 flammable liquid throughout the train consist; or
‘‘(3) a train with a total length of at least 7,500 feet.
‘‘(d) WAIVER.—A railroad carrier may seek a waiver of the requirements under this section in accordance with section 20103(d).’’.
(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 20153 the following:
‘‘20154. Freight train crew size.’’.

Section 8. Increasing Maximum Civil Penalties For Violations Of Rail Safety Regulations

(a) CIVIL PENALTIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.—Section 5123(a) of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘$75,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $750,000’’; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘$175,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $1,750,000’’.
(b) GENERAL VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 201.—Section 21301(a)(2) of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘$25,000.’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $250,000’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘$100,000.’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $1,000,000’’.
(c) ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 201; VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTERS 203 THROUGH 209.—Section 21302(a) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘203–209’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘203 though 209’’; and
(2) in paragraph (2)—
(A) by striking ‘‘$25,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $250,000’’; and
(B) by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or "$1,000,000’’.
(d) VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 211.—Section 21303(a)(2) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘$25,000.’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 0.5 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $250,000’’; and (2) by striking ‘‘$100,000.’’ and inserting ‘‘the greater of 1 percent of the person’s annual income or annual operating income or $1,000,000’’.

Section 9. Safer Tank Cars

(a) PHASE-OUT SCHEDULE.—Beginning on May 1, 2025, a rail carrier may not use DOT–111 specification railroad tank cars that do not comply with DOT–117, DOT–117P, or DOT–117R specification requirements, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, to transport Class 3 flammable liquids regardless of the composition of the train consist.
(b) CONFORMING REGULATORY AMENDMENTS.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary—
(A) shall immediately remove or revise the date-specific deadlines in any applicable regulations or orders to the extent necessary to conform with the requirement under subsection (a); and (B) may not enforce any date-specific deadlines or requirements that are inconsistent with the requirement under subsection (a).

(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Except as re2 quired under paragraph (1), nothing in this section may be construed to require the Secretary to issue regulations to implement this section.

Section 10. Hazardous Materials Training For First Responders

(a) ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE.—Section 5108(g) of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(4) ADDITIONAL FEE FOR CLASS I RAIL CAR11 RIERS.—In addition to the fees collected pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall establish and annually impose and collect from each Class I rail carrier a fee in an amount equal to $1,000,000.’’.

(b) ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING.—Section 5116(j)(1)(A) of title 49, Atlasia Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘liquids’’ and inserting ‘‘materials’’; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—To carry out the grant program established pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may expend, during each fiscal year—
'‘(i) the amounts collected pursuant to section 5108(g)(4); and
‘‘(ii) any amounts recovered during such fiscal year from grants awarded under this section during a prior fiscal year.’’.
(c) SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING GRANTS.—Section 5128(b)(4) of title 49, Atlasia Code is amended by striking ‘‘$2,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$4,000,000’’.

Section 11. Rail Safety Infrastructure Research and Development Grants

(a) RESEARCH REQUIREMENT.—The Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall award grants, in accordance with section 22907 of title 49, Atlasia Code, and the restrictions and limitations on eligibility for Class I railroads under such section, for research and development of wayside defect detectors to better prevent the derailment of trains transporting hazardous materials.

(b) FUNDING.—
(1) APPROPRIATION.—There is appropriated to the Federal Railroad Administration, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $22,000,000, which shall be used for the grants authorized under subsection (a) for the improvement and research of wayside defect defectors and the prevention of derailments of trains containing hazardous materials.
(2) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING.—Amounts appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended

Section 12. Appropriations for Tank Car Research and Development

There is appropriated to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $5,000,000, which shall be used for expenses related to the development of —
(1) stronger, safer tank cars and valves for 16 tank cars; and (2) other tank car safety features.

Text of this act is copied from the proposed Railway Safety Act of 2023

Declaring this frivolous pursuant to https://talkelections.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=548604.msg9066994#msg9066994

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

This is a certification that the legislative backlog has been cleared. All bills posted up to this point have received a chance at passage on the floor or been directly ruled as frivolous.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Ensuring Activity Resolution and Amendment

Section I: Resolution

Enacted by the affirmative vote of Two-Thirds of the Senate

1. Senator Adam Griffin, for not even logging into Atlas since the 24th of July, effective September 1st, 2023 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time, is hereby expelled from the Senate. Additionally, the next time Adam Griffin is elected to the Senate, the Senate shall not grant him any seniority based on prior service in the senate or another office.


Section II: Amendment

This shall be added to the end of Article III-I of the 5th Constitution following approval by 2/3 of the Senate and 2 of the 3 regions. It may be cited as the Ensuring Activity Amendment.

10. If any senator misses ten consecutive final disposition votes on items brought to the floor during the session of the Senate currently in progress, they shall be automatically expelled from the Senate without the need for any vote to take place. Lack of attendance on other votes will not be considered, but attendance on such votes will reset the count. If a legally valid leave of absence has been declared, lack of attendance on votes during the leave of absence will not be considered. "Final Disposition" shall be interpreted to include:
- final passage votes on bills and constitutional amendments
- veto override votes
- redraft votes
- votes regarding the PPT
- confirmation votes

Amendment Explanation: This Amendment ensures that egregious instances of inactivity shall not result in a 'warm body' continuing to fill a senate seat for partisan purposes.

Fighting Inactivity OSPR Amendment

2. Article 8 of the OSPR is amended as follows:

1.) Senators can be subject to either Censure (formal statement of disapproval) or Expulsion by their peers, so long as reasonable justification exists in the form of unethical or corrupt behavior, inactivity, treason and such other offenses or behavior.

2.) Censure proceedings shall may only be initiated if at least nine three Senators have sponsored a motion of Censure, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues, citing the motives of why said Senator should be censored.

(....)

4.) Expulsion proceedings shall may only be initiated if:

a.) a Senator has not posted anything on the Atlas Fantasy Government board for 168 consecutive hours and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then the time covered by that LOA shall not count toward those 168 hours, but periods of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous period, provided there are no interceding posts).

b.) Two Senators have sponsored an article of expulsion, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues.

c.) a Senator has missed 7 consecutive final disposition votes, as such term is defined by the proposed Ensuring Activity Amendment (irrespective of whether such amendment has been adopted by the Republic of Atlasia), and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then any such votes during that LOA shall not count, but strings of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous string, provided there is no interceding applicable attendance).  

(...)

[West_Midlander]

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Ensuring Activity Resolution and Amendment

Section I: Resolution

Enacted by the affirmative vote of Two-Thirds of the Senate

1. Senator Adam Griffin, for not even logging into Atlas since the 24th of July, effective September 1st, 2023 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time, is hereby expelled from the Senate. Additionally, the next time Adam Griffin is elected to the Senate, the Senate shall not grant him any seniority based on prior service in the senate or another office.


Section II: Amendment

This shall be added to the end of Article III-I of the 5th Constitution following approval by 2/3 of the Senate and 2 of the 3 regions. It may be cited as the Ensuring Activity Amendment.

10. If any senator misses ten consecutive final disposition votes on items brought to the floor during the session of the Senate currently in progress, they shall be automatically expelled from the Senate without the need for any vote to take place. Attendance or lack of attendance on other votes shall not be considered. If a legally valid leave of absence has been declared, lack of attendance on votes during the leave of absence will not be considered. "Final Disposition" shall be interpreted to include:
- final passage votes on bills and constitutional amendments
- veto override votes
- redraft votes
- votes regarding the PPT
- confirmation votes

Amendment Explanation: This Amendment ensures that egregious instances of inactivity shall not result in a 'warm body' continuing to fill a senate seat for partisan purposes.

Fighting Inactivity OSPR Amendment

2. Article 8 of the OSPR is amended as follows:

1.) Senators can be subject to either Censure (formal statement of disapproval) or Expulsion by their peers, so long as reasonable justification exists in the form of unethical or corrupt behavior, inactivity, treason and such other offenses or behavior.

2.) Censure proceedings shall may only be initiated if at least nine three Senators have sponsored a motion of Censure, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues, citing the motives of why said Senator should be censored.

(....)

4.) Expulsion proceedings shall may only be initiated if:

a.) a Senator has not posted anything on the Atlas Fantasy Government board for 168 consecutive hours and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then the time covered by that LOA shall not count toward those 168 hours, but periods of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous period, provided there are no interceding posts).

b.) Two Senators have sponsored an article of expulsion, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues.

c.) a Senator has missed 7 consecutive final disposition votes, as such term is defined by the proposed Ensuring Activity Amendment (irrespective of whether such amendment has been adopted by the Republic of Atlasia), and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then any such votes during that LOA shall not count, but strings of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous string, provided there is no interceding applicable attendance).  

(...)

This is a work in progress but has been introduced?

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

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Ensuring Activity Resolution and Amendment

Section I: Resolution

Enacted by the affirmative vote of Two-Thirds of the Senate

1. Senator Adam Griffin, for not even logging into Atlas since the 24th of July, effective September 1st, 2023 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time, is hereby expelled from the Senate. Additionally, the next time Adam Griffin is elected to the Senate, the Senate shall not grant him any seniority based on prior service in the senate or another office.


Section II: Amendment

This shall be added to the end of Article III-I of the 5th Constitution following approval by 2/3 of the Senate and 2 of the 3 regions. It may be cited as the Ensuring Activity Amendment.

10. If any senator misses ten consecutive final disposition votes on items brought to the floor during the session of the Senate currently in progress, they shall be automatically expelled from the Senate without the need for any vote to take place. Attendance or lack of attendance on other votes shall not be considered. If a legally valid leave of absence has been declared, lack of attendance on votes during the leave of absence will not be considered. "Final Disposition" shall be interpreted to include:
- final passage votes on bills and constitutional amendments
- veto override votes
- redraft votes
- votes regarding the PPT
- confirmation votes

Amendment Explanation: This Amendment ensures that egregious instances of inactivity shall not result in a 'warm body' continuing to fill a senate seat for partisan purposes.

Fighting Inactivity OSPR Amendment

2. Article 8 of the OSPR is amended as follows:

1.) Senators can be subject to either Censure (formal statement of disapproval) or Expulsion by their peers, so long as reasonable justification exists in the form of unethical or corrupt behavior, inactivity, treason and such other offenses or behavior.

2.) Censure proceedings shall may only be initiated if at least nine three Senators have sponsored a motion of Censure, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues, citing the motives of why said Senator should be censored.

(....)

4.) Expulsion proceedings shall may only be initiated if:

a.) a Senator has not posted anything on the Atlas Fantasy Government board for 168 consecutive hours and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then the time covered by that LOA shall not count toward those 168 hours, but periods of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous period, provided there are no interceding posts).

b.) Two Senators have sponsored an article of expulsion, introduced in the Legislative Introduction Thread, against one of their Senate colleagues.

c.) a Senator has missed 7 consecutive final disposition votes, as such term is defined by the proposed Ensuring Activity Amendment (irrespective of whether such amendment has been adopted by the Republic of Atlasia), and has not posted a valid Leave of Absence (then any such votes during that LOA shall not count, but strings of inactivity before and after the LOA shall count as a continuous string, provided there is no interceding applicable attendance).  

(...)

This is a work in progress but has been introduced?

Basically means this will come to the floor but I'm looking over the text a bit more before I bring it up.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Enacted by the affirmative vote of Two-Thirds of the Senate

Senator Adam Griffin, for not even logging into Atlas since the 24th of July, effective September 1st, 2023 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time, is hereby expelled from the Senate. Additionally, the next time Adam Griffin is elected to the Senate, the Senate shall not grant him any seniority based on prior service in the senate or another office.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I believe this bill stands a better chance in the new Senate

Parental Bill of Rights and Safety Act

Section A. This bill will be cited as the Parental Bill of Rights and Safety Act.
 
Section B. Parental Rights:
This bill will allow parents the following rights to their child's education, defined as children less than 17 or older in cases of profound disability.

1. Parents have complete access to the curriculum including syllabi of what will be covered in their child's class.
2. Parents have the right to speak during school board meetings without the threat of escorting or arrest as long as they do not threaten to harm school officials.
3. Parents have the access to view their child's school budget and spending
4. Parents without criminal records may attend their child's field trips or attend school events pending a CORI check even if they are not chaperoning.
5. Schools must notify whether or not a child is developing below grade level in either math or English by the end of third grade. If no education plan is in place, an action plan determined by the school must be in place.
6. Parents have the right to know the following without releasing the identity of the students in applicable situations:
A. If their state alters academic standards
B. The right to meet with their teacher at least once a semester or once a week if their child is failing or at risk of failing.
C. Access to the list of books available at a school's library and the ability to block their child from selecting any book determined by the parent.
D. The number of students in their child's classroom who had gotten in trouble or has been identified as a bully within the last 3 years.  Parents may request to move a child into another class who has been bullied as long as proof is presented at anytime in the schoolyear without any further questions asked.
7. School officials cannot coerce or encourage thoughts of becoming trans to students who are questioning.

Section C. Education Rights:
1. If schools chooses to eliminate honors or gifted programs, schools must reimburse the parents of interested children for the cost of a class offered outside the school and provide transpiration or reimburse the gas and/or rideshare cost for the child to attend a technical, vocational, or private school within the county.
2. For the wellbeing of the teachers, no school board or government may undermine or weaken the teacher's union and teachers cannot be recalled for striking.


Section D. School Safety:
1. Schools must disclose any incident of violence occurred during the school day. Minors under the age of 18 are protected by privacy laws and may not be publicly identified unless it is a case of a school shooting.

Section E. Implementation
This bill will take place effective immediately

[LAKISYLVANIA]

THE COVID OFFENDERS PARDON ACT

An Act to Pardon all COVID-related Offenses and Recognize the Mismanagement of the Pandemic by the Atlasian republic.

SECTION 1: TITLE

This Act shall be known as “The COVID Offenders Pardon Act.”

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

(a) "COVID Offender" means any individual who has been fined, penalized, or otherwise legally sanctioned for violations relating to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by any level of the Atlasian government.

(b) "Pandemic restrictions" includes but is not limited to curfews, lockdowns, quarantine measures, mask mandates, social distancing requirements, and travel bans.

SECTION 3: PARDON OF COVID OFFENDERS

(a) All COVID Offenders, as defined by this Act, who have not committed any other crime, are hereby granted a full and unconditional pardon for their offenses.

(b) No record of the pardoned offenses shall appear in any public record or private report.

(c) All rights and privileges denied as a consequence of the offense, including but not limited to voting rights, shall be immediately restored to the pardoned individuals.

SECTION 4: REFUND OF FINES

(a) Any individual who has been fined or financially penalized for violations relating to COVID-19 restrictions and has not committed any other crime shall be entitled to a full refund.

(b) The Department of the Treasury shall establish a mechanism by which individuals can claim their refunds within 120 days from the date of enactment of this Act.

(c) The Department of the Treasury shall complete the refund process within 180 days from the claim's submission date.

SECTION 5: OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE ATLASIAN SENATE

(a) The Atlasian Senate hereby recognizes and declares that:

i. The management of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Atlasian government was mishandled in various respects.

ii. The imposed pandemic restrictions violated the principles of freedom of movement, human liberties, and human rights as enshrined in the Atlasian Constitution (1.14) and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

iii. The Atlasian government deeply regrets the undue hardships and emotional distress caused by these restrictions on its citizens.

iii. There was significant delay and neglect concerning other medical urgencies, putting numerous lives at risk and causing undue distress.

iv. The mental well-being of the citizens was overlooked, leading to a compounded public health crisis.

v. The Atlasian government deeply regrets the undue hardships, emotional distress, and health complications caused by these oversights and restrictions on its citizens.

(b) The Atlasian Senate commits to ensuring that any future crisis is managed in a manner that upholds the fundamental rights and liberties of its citizens.

SECTION 6: ENACTMENT

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage into law.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

THE DIGITAL CONTENT REGULATION ACT

An Act to Regulate the Distribution and Sale of Explicit Digital Content in the Atlasian Republic

SECTION 1: TITLE

This Act shall be known as “The Digital Content Regulation Act.”

SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

(a) "Explicit Digital Content Platform" refers to any online service or platform primarily designed for the distribution, sale, or exhibition of explicit material for financial compensation or gain.

(b) "Explicit material" encompasses any digital content that depicts, involves, or relates to sexual acts, nudity, or adult themes intended to arouse or gratify the sexual interest of the viewer.

(c) “User-generated content” means any form of content, such as text, images, videos, and audio, that has been posted by users of an online platform.

SECTION 3: PROHIBITION

(a) No individual or entity shall operate, maintain, or facilitate an Explicit Digital Content Platform within the jurisdiction of the Atlasian Republic.

(b) No individual or entity under the jurisdiction of the Atlasian Republic shall participate, monetarily benefit from, or distribute content via an Explicit Digital Content Platform.

(c) Access to Explicit Digital Content Platforms, operated outside the jurisdiction of the Atlasian Republic, is hereby banned for all residents and entities within the Atlasian Republic.

SECTION 4: PENALTIES

(a) Any individual or entity found to be operating, maintaining, or facilitating an Explicit Digital Content Platform shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 25,000 US Dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or both.

(b) Any individual participating, monetarily benefiting from, or distributing content via an Explicit Digital Content Platform shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 2,500 US Dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or both.

SECTION 5: EXEMPTIONS

(a) This Act does not apply to platforms or services that provide educational or medical content related to sexual health and wellness.

(b) Artistic works, including but not limited to films, photographs, paintings, and sculptures, which may contain nudity or adult themes but are not primarily intended for sexual arousal, are exempt from this Act.

SECTION 6: IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT

(a) The Relevant Agency in the Atlasian Republic shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Act.

(b) The Relevant Agency in the Atlasian Republic shall develop guidelines and procedures to assist in identifying and taking action against Explicit Digital Content Platforms in violation of this Act.

SECTION 7: ENACTMENT

This Act shall take effect 30 days after its passage into law.

OnlyFans should apply for this.

[DKrol]

The War on Cars Act
An Act to ensure communities are safe for pedestrians

Section 1: Title and Intent
1. This Act shall be known as "The War on Cars Act".
2. It is the intention of this Act to ensure that communities prioritize the safety and wellbeing of pedestrians, rather than considering pedestrians to be the second class users of public spaces, behind automobiles.

Section 2: Definitions
1. "Flow road" means a motorway designed to transport many vehicles as quickly as possible, with a speed limit in excess of 65 miles per hour.
2. "Distributor road" means a motorway designed to connect flow roads and access roads.
3. "Access road" means a motorway designed to provide access to private property, public spaces, transit, religious institutions, or other destinations.

Section 3: Motorway Assessment and Reorganization
1. No later than December 31, 2025, each regional transportation department, or equivalent, must categorize all motorways within their jurisdiction as either a flow road, a distributor road, or an access road.
2. No later than December 31, 2026, each regional transportation department, or equivalent, must develop a master plan to ensure that, by December 31, 2030, no flow road may connect to any access road.
a. Each master plan must include access roads with active design choices to limit excess speed by drivers, including but not limited to curves, slopes, trees, gates, pylons, speed bumps, and speed warning signs.
3. $6,000,000,000 is appropriated to the Secretary of Internal Affairs to establish a Motorway Reorganization Fund, to provide no-interest loans to regional and local governments to implement this Act. The Secretary may draw from existing appropriations for ground transportation for these funds, and may draw a warrant for further funds. The Secretary shall develop a rubric for assessing grant applications.

Section 4: Repeal
1. The Need for Speed Act (SB113-45) is repealed.

Section 5: Speed Limits
1. No flow road may have a maximum speed in excess of 65 miles per hour.
2. No distributor road may have a maximum speed in excess of 45 miles per hour.
3. No access road may have a maximum speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.

Section 6: Effective Dates
1. Sections 4 and 5 shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
2. The remainder of the Act shall take effect upon passage.

[FairBol]

Submitting this as a member of the public, and seeking a Senate sponsor for this bill. 

A BILL

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

I. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Defining ‘Civil Officers’ Amendment”.


II. IN GENERAL

1. The Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia is amended by the addition of the following as Article I, Section 15:

"As used in this Constitution, the term ‘civil officers’ is construed to mean elected members of the Senate, including the President and their Cabinet".

2. All Sections of Article I other than as described in Sub-section A are re-numbered accordingly.


III. WHEN EFFECTIVE

This Amendment shall be deemed effective upon constitutional ratification of the same.

[Joseph Cao]

Sponsoring this. It'll be going into the budgetary slot so the Vice President is invited to administer the thread.

FEDERAL BUDGET: FY2024

Section 1: Revenues

Income Taxes:  $ 2,134,417,552,750.00  ($ 2,134.42 billion)
 by tax bracket (all revenue from each taxpayer is counted next to the bracket where their total income falls, including that from the parts of their income subject to lower rates)
 0-13K          10%    $ 12,700,800,000.00 ($ 12.70 billion)
 13K-50k      15%    $ 297,239,775,000.00 ($ 297.24 billion)
 50K-130K   25%    $ 812,899,937,500.00 ($ 812.90 billion)
 130K-210K  31%  $452,282,000,000.00 ($ 452.28 Billion)   
 210K-413K  38%  $317,099,000,000.00 ($ 317.10 Billion)
 413K-441K  45%   $ 68,463,281,250.00 ($ 68.46 billion)
 441K+       50%  $ 173,732,759,000.00 ($ 173.73 billion)

Corporate Taxes: 25 23% – $ 405,238,094,800.00 ($ 405.24 billion)

Global Minimum Tax: $ 34.68 billion

Payroll Taxes – $ 1,327,458,466,643.61 ($ 1,327.46 billion)
 breakdown
 OASDI: 12.4% (6.2% on employees, 6.2% on employers) – $ 912,456,391,044.15 ($ 912.46 billion)
 RRPH: 5.0% (2.5% on employees, 2.5% on employers) – $ 367,925,964,130.71 ($ 367.93 billion)
 FUTA: 6 6.25% on first $7,000 – $ 47,076,111,468.75 ($ 47.08 billion)

Estate Tax (45% of amount above $ 3.5 million, 50% above $ 10 million, 55% above $ 50 million) – $ 34,500,000,000.00 ($ 34.50 billion)
$16.00 billion.... Amendment by the Responsible Estate Tax Act
Total: $50.50 billion

Land Value Tax: 298.90 billion

New 2020 Wealth Tax: $1,578.898 billion

Healthcare Taxes:
 40% Cadillac Tax – $ 0.00 billion
 3.8 5.5% on Net Investment Income – $ 39.80 billion

Excise Taxes/customs duties:
Carbon Tax (2018) – $ 81.75 billion
Gasoline Tax (2018) – $ 50.00 billion
Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes (2018) – $ 24.20 billion
Excise taxes on health insurance providers, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices (2018) – $ 9.90 billion
Revenue Enhancement Act – $ 63.19 billion
LIFO Repeal Offset – $ 13.00 billion
Buffett Rule Act of 2019 – $46.70 billion
We Should Help Workers Act tariff revenue – $11.025 billion
Tax the Woke Act – $6.17 billion
Lead Acid Battery Tax – $0.658 billion
OMV License Tax – $0.01 billion

Limiting Landlord Monopoly Tax:
https://talkelections.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=513423.msg8984842#msg8984842

Other Revenue: $ 30.21 billion

Additional tax credits: $ -39.40 billion

Capital Gains Inflation Deduction: $ -15.00 billion
Indexing CTC to Inflation Act: $ -1.90 billion
Financial Transaction Tax – $220.00 billion
Pandemic Wealth Tax: $233.61 billion

TOTAL Revenue: $ 6,319,332,164,930.00 6,292,148,809,477.72 ($ 6,319.33 6,292.15 billion)

Section 2: Spending

Military Spending ($341.00 Billion)             
$100.00 Billion... Military personnel             
$150.00 Billion... Operation and maintenance             
$75.00 Billion... Procurement             
$25.00 Billion ... Research, development, test and evaluation             
$15.00 Billion..... Military Construction, Family Housing and Other             
$6.00 Billion.... Atomic Energy Defense Activities             
$0.00 Billion..... Fiscal Responsibility in our Military Act
$-30.00 Billion… F-35 Procurement Halt
                           
Military Retirement ($230.00 Billion)                           
$100.00 Billion.... Income security for veterans             
$20.00 Billion.... Veterans education, training, and rehabilitation                           
$100.00 Billion.... Hospital and medical care for veterans and retired military (added in from Healthcare below)             
$10.00 Billion..... Housing and other veterans benefits and services               
                       
International affairs ($33.37 30.87 Billion)             
$18.00 Billion.... International development and humanitarian assistance             
$8.55 Billion..... International military aid             
$11.96 Billion.... Conduct of foreign affairs             
$1.15 Billion..... Foreign information and exchange activities 
$-8.79 Billion.... International Financial Programs
$2.50 Billion.... Support Iranian Civilians Act (one-time)
             
General science, space, and technology ($339.00 380.45 Billion)
$11.08 Billion.... National Science Foundation programs           
$4.55 Billion..... Department of Energy general science programs             
$169.37 Billion.... Space flight, research, and supporting activities
$154.00 Billion.... Space Exploration, Development, and Settlement Act
$10.00 Billion….. REM strategic reserve
$1.50 Billion….. REM domestic production – initial funding
$0.20 Billion….. REM domestic production – annual
$10.00 Billion….. REM sourcing trust fund
$1.00 Billion….. REM domestic inventory and research grants
$1.00 Billion…. Weatherboy Act (through FY2026)
$5.00 Billion…. Europa Clipper Act (one-time)
$0.75 Billion….. Science Infrastructure Funding Act (through FY2025)
$2.00 Billion….. Iliamna Volcano Drilling Act (one-time)
$10.00 Billion…. Clean Up the Oceans Act
             
Non-Defense Energy Spending ($47.00 47.50 Billion)             
$3.15 Billion..... Energy supply             
$1.00 Billion..... Energy conservation and preparedness     
$0.35 Billion..... Energy information, preparedness, & regulation
$10.00 Billion.... Energy Rebate and Subsidy Act   
$32.50 Billion.... Gas Tax Act   
$0.5 Billion….. Affordable Energy Act Sustainability Fund (one-time)
           
Natural resources and environment ($34.00 42.60 Billion)             
$4.89 Billion..... Water resources             
$11.00 Billion.... Conservation and land management         
$4.40 Billion..... Recreational & Park resources     
$7.16 Billion..... Pollution control and abatement   
$6.55 Billion..... Other natural resources
$0.60 Billion….. Protecting the Outdoors Act (one-time)
$0.125 Billion…. Hazardous Waste Cleanup Act (through FY2025)
$7.5 Billion….. Extra National Parks Service allocation (through FY2025)
$0.375 Billion….. Wildfire Disaster Relief Aid 2023
             
Agriculture ($18.00 18.40 Billion)       
$15.95 Billion.... Farm income stabilization & crop insurance       
$4.00 Billion..... Agricultural research and services
$0.03 Billion..... No More Going Hungry in Atlasia Act
-$1.98 Billion.... Food Price Inflation Act
$0.40 Billion….. Food Security Act (one-time)
             
Commerce and Housing Loan Programs ($0.00 Billion)             
$-22.33 Billion... Federal Housing Loan Programs             
$2.40 Billion..... Postal service             
$2.40 Billion..... Deposit insurance             
$12.00 Billion.... Domestic Semiconductor Chip Promotion Act
$5.70 Billion..... Other advancement of commerce
$-0.17 Billion…. Eliminated Capital Construction Grants 
             
Transportation ($185.0027 Billion)               
$67.4865 Billion.... Ground Transportation           
$16.20 Billion.... Air Transportation             
$8.4015 Billion..... Water transportation             
$0.38 Billion..... Other transportation
$0.032 Billion... Emergency funding appropriated from the New Great Society Act to help states and regions improve the commercial driving license process and bolster the number of truckers to alleviate the supply chain crisis.
$92.50 Billion…. New Great Society Act (highway, rail, and airport spending)
$0.27 Billion….. Rail Fails Act (one-time)
       
Community and regional development ($1,028.00 1,053.525 Billion)             
$3.605 Billion….… Community development           
$2.00 Billion….… Area and regional development             
$4.02 Billion….… Disaster relief and insurance             
$2.23 Billion….… Homeless Shelter Emergency Housing             
$4.32 Billion……. Small Business Association
$0.77 Billion……. Flint Reinvestment Act
$0.08 Billion……. Refugee act         
$2.00 Billion……. Buy-Atlasian Contracting Rules
$10.00 Billion….. Appalachia Reinvestment Act
$15.00 Billion….. Reservation Reinvestment Act (phases out after FY2023)
$30.00 Billion………. Let's Get Wired Act amended by New Great Society Act
$0.05 Billion……. Combating Asian Hate Crimes Act (one-time)
$1.375 Billion….. Southwestern Water Conservation Act (one-time)
$0.05 Billion….. HHH Helping Hand to the Homeless Act (one-time)
$7.50 Billion….. National Hostel Program Act (phases out after FY2024)
$945.00 Billion…. New Great Society CUBI
$20.00 Billion….. Core Infrastructure Preparedness Act (through FY2025)
$20.00 Billion….. Emergency Shelters Act (through FY2025)
$2.00 Billion….. Kansas Settlement Act (one-time)

Education ($159.2275 93.7275 Billion)
$39.03 Billion.... Elementary, Secondary & Vocational education
$31.45 Billion.... Higher education             
$3.26 Billion..... Research and general education           
$0.00 Billion..... Orlando Act
$-0.0125 Billion…. Cap on certain student loans
$55.00 Billion….. School Improvement and Jobs Act (one-time)
$20.00 Billion….. Creating Opportunities for More Ed Tech Act
$10.50 Billion….. School Facilities Improvement Act (one-time)
             
Training, labor and unemployment ($19.00 Billion)             
$7.58 Billion..... Training and employment             
$1.22 Billion..... Labor law, statistics, and other administration'
$9.20 Billion...... Public Service Act         
$1.00 Billion.... Agency of Cooperative Enterprises (see Act to encourage the growth of worker owned enterprises)

Atlasian Healthcare ($1,216.50 1,218.60 Billion)             
$423.77 Billion... Senior Healthcare
$12.90 Billion.... Federal employees' and retired employees' health benefits 
$425.42 Billion... Medical Services
$338.81 Billion... Sliding Scale Subsidies
$15.60 Billion.... Healthcare Subsidy Office (HSO) and AtlasCare Office (ACO) Administration
$2.1 Billion…… Eating Disorder Support Act

Non-ANH Health Spending ($67.00 171.21 Billion)             
$24.25 Billion.... Disease control, public health and bioterrorism
$28.45 Billion.... Health research and training       
$4.00 Billion..... Consumer and occupational health and safety   
$10.00 Billion…. Opioid Epidemic Commission
$0.3 Billion.... Comprehensive Opioid Response Act (phases out after FY2023)
$20.00 Billion….. Childcare Opportunity Act (one-time)
$0.36 Billion….. Better Baby Box Act (one-time)
$2.00 Billion….. Supporting Families Act
$0.15 Billion….. Rural hospital expansion, AtlasCare Improvement Act (one-time)
$82.00 Billion….. Rural Care Bonus Program, AtlasCare Improvement Act
             
Civilian Retirement (Social Security excluded) ($138.16 Billion)             
$8.23 Billion..... Civilian retirement and disability insurance             
$129.93 Billion... Federal employee retirement and disability             

Social Security ($903.00 Billion)
$868.63 Billion... Social Security Outlays
$34.37 Billion.... Social Security Administration

Aid to Low-Income Families ($366.00 Billion)
$40.30 Billion.... Unemployment             
$39.75 Billion.... Housing assistance             
$99.44 Billion.... Food and Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps + WIC)       
$169.01 Billion... Other aid to low-income families             
$17.50 Billion.... Social Services       
             
Administration of justice ($34.99675 34.61675 Billion)             
$10.00 Billion.... Federal law enforcement
$13.80 Billion.... Federal litigation and judicial activities             
$6.2687 Billion..... Federal prison system
$0.38 Billion….. Treating Incarcerated Prisoners Humanely Act (one-time)     
$0.00005 Billion….. TACMIF allocation for the above
$4.24 Billion..... Criminal justice assistance 
$0.74 Billion..... Federal Penitentiary Reform Act Provisions     
$-0.432 Billion…. General Criminal Justice Savings
             
General government administration ($2.80 Billion)             
$3.00 Billion..... Legislative functions             
$0.45 Billion..... Executive office programs             
$11.00 Billion.... IRS & other fiscal operations       
$1.55 Billion..... Other general government           
$-13.20 Billion…. Government Efficiency Act
$0.002 Billion…. Mandatory Tampons in Restrooms
-$0.002 Billion.... Toilet Paper Equity Act
             
Interest on debt ($295.40 Billion)             
$295.40 Billion... Net Interest

Section 3: Balance

BASE REVENUE: $ 6292.15 Billion
Inflation Accounting: *1.012
TOTAL REVENUE: $ 6367.65 Billion

Fixed Expenditures: $ 36.05 Billion
Variable Expenditures:  $ 5240.67925 Billion
Interest on Debt: $ 295.40 Billion
BASE EXPENDITURES: $ 5572.12925 Billion
Inflation Accounting: *1.012
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $ 5639.00 Billion

BALANCE: $1044.28 Billion

Section 4: Miscellaneous regulations

1. This budget shall become enacted immediately upon passage.
2. This budget shall ordinarily remain in effect until FY2025.
3. All previous bills that modify the existing tax rates are hereby amended, so that their tax rates match those from this budget.