The White House: OBD Administration

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To address rising inequality in wages

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

Section 1

1. The title of this Act shall be the "Wage Fairness Act"

2. As it appears in this legislation, "non-exempt company" shall refer to any proprietorship, partnership, or corporation which employs persons to do work in Atlasia in a given fiscal year.

3. As it appears in this legislation, "employee" shall refer to any person employed by a non-exempt company to do work in Atlasia in a given fiscal year.

Section 2

1. No less than 60% of the net profits of any non-exempt company shall be set aside annually for distribution directly to the employees of that company in the form of wages, on an equal per-capita basis.

Section 3

1.  No employee of a non-exempt company shall earn a monthly salary equal to more than 300% of the lowest monthly salary paid by that company.

Section 4

1. This Act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 8-5-1-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

x President OBD

Ah, I see our part-time President finally shows his face.

Queries from housebound incels with no lifethe public may be directed to the public office. This thread is exclusively for official business.

Having no real signature means you get no pussy.

Queries from salty career losers who also get no b!tchesthe public may be directed to the public office. This thread is exclusively for official business.

Chinese Communist Party simps such as yourself have no right to official business in this country.

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

NO CROOKED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT

1. No sheriff, police force, or police department shall be permitted to establish a formal or informal quota that requires a law enforcement officer to make a specific number of arrests or issue a specific number of summonses within a designated period of time.

2. No sheriff, police force, or police department shall execute a search or arrest warrant unless a copy of such warrant is provided to the person being searched or arrested.

3. No sheriff, police force, police department, or employee thereof shall falsify a document for the purposes of coercing a suspect during an interrogation.

4. This act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 13-1-0-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[OBD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

NO CROOKED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT

1. No sheriff, police force, or police department shall be permitted to establish a formal or informal quota that requires a law enforcement officer to make a specific number of arrests or issue a specific number of summonses within a designated period of time.

2. No sheriff, police force, or police department shall execute a search or arrest warrant unless a copy of such warrant is provided to the person being searched or arrested.

3. No sheriff, police force, police department, or employee thereof shall falsify a document for the purposes of coercing a suspect during an interrogation.

4. This act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 13-1-0-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:06:

Wxtransit is hereby terminated from the position of Secretary of State, effective immediately.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:07:

To specify the roles of the position of Attorney General of Atlasia

 Oversight of the Department of Defense and all military affairs is hereby transferred to the Attorney General.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

POWER!!!

[West_Midlander]

This post has since been deleted but it showed up in my email notifications for this thread and I believe the Atlasian public have a right to see this.

[Crane]

This post has since been deleted but it showed up in my email notifications for this thread and I believe the Atlasian public have a right to see this.

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To establish a 32 hour workweek

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the 32 Hour Workweek Act.

Section 2

1. No employee shall be required to work more than thirty-two hours a week.

2. Any employee who should voluntarily work more than thirty-two hours in a given a week shall be compensated at 120% of their regular hourly salary for every hour they work after the thirty-second.

Passed 7-6-2-2 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

OFF LABEL USE IS OK ACT

Any pharmacist licensed in any Region in Atlasia shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for dispensing to a patient with a valid prescription, a prescription drug that has been approved as safe by the FDA, regardless of if the patient prescribed the drug is taking the drug for an off label treatment. This shall include but not be limited to Hydroxychloriquine and Ivermectin. This act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 10-2-0-6 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:09

Habeas Corpus is hereby suspended, effective immediately.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

Healthy School Climate Act

Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

An ACT

Section 1. Purpose

a. To acknowledge and take into account the principles of early childhood and youth brain development and, whenever possible, consider the concepts of early adversity, toxic stress, childhood trauma, and the promotion of resilience through protective relationships, supports, self-regulation, and services.

b. A school climate and school connectedness improvement committee shall be established.
i. The School Climate and School Connectedness Improvement Committee is established to advise regional boards of education regarding best practices for reduction of traumas related to adverse childhood experiences (ACES).

c. The committee consists of the following members appointed by the President:

1. two current school superintendents;

2. two retired school superintendents;

3. three current K-12 teachers;

4. three retired K-12 teachers;

5. four parents of K-12 students;

6. two school social workers;

7. two school counselors.

d. When appointing committee members, the governorPresident shall consider

1. geographic representation and appoint not fewer than six members who reside in communities that are rural.

2. representation across grade levels, appointing at least one current or retired teacher of students in each of the following:

(A) kindergarten through grade two;

(B) grades three through five;

(C) grades six through eight; and

(D) grades nine through twelve.

(d) Committee members serve without compensation and are not entitled to per diem.

(e) The committee shall meet at least once a year. Meetings may be held by audio or video teleconference.

(f) The committee shall organize regional and subject-matter subcommittees to address the specific needs of English language learners, vocational and technical education, special education, student athletes, and other subject matter the committee considers necessary.

Section 2. Establishment

a. Each school district in the regions shallmay develop a school climate and school connectedness plan to improve student, staff, and family relationships and establish connections and partnerships between district schools and local communities. The School Climate and School Connectedness Improvement Committee shallwill support districts that develop school improvement plans in plan development and implementation.

b. A district shall designate district representatives to coordinate with the committee and draft the district's plan. The plan must identify actions the district will take to improve school climate and school connectedness.

c. A plan may incorporate use of

(1) social and emotional learning;

(2) trauma-informed and healing-centered practices;

(3) instruction in cultural competence and alignment with indigenous values;

(4) multi-tiered support for behavioral intervention, including restorative practices that are nonshaming, nonpunitive, and effective in addressing conflict and repairing relationships;

(5) methods for reducing racial disparities, disproportionate behavior responses, and suspensions or expulsions.

Passed 6-4-1-7 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,




Western Democrat, President Pro Tenpore

[OBD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To establish a 32 hour workweek

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the 32 Hour Workweek Act.

Section 2

1. No employee shall be required to work more than thirty-two hours a week.

2. Any employee who should voluntarily work more than thirty-two hours in a given a week shall be compensated at 120% of their regular hourly salary for every hour they work after the thirty-second.

Passed 7-6-2-2 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

x OBD, President of Atlasia (i sign)

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

OFF LABEL USE IS OK ACT

Any pharmacist licensed in any Region in Atlasia shall be immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for dispensing to a patient with a valid prescription, a prescription drug that has been approved as safe by the FDA, regardless of if the patient prescribed the drug is taking the drug for an off label treatment. This shall include but not be limited to Hydroxychloriquine and Ivermectin. This act shall take effect immediately.

Passed 10-2-0-6 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

VETO

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

Healthy School Climate Act

Be it enacted in the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia

An ACT

Section 1. Purpose

a. To acknowledge and take into account the principles of early childhood and youth brain development and, whenever possible, consider the concepts of early adversity, toxic stress, childhood trauma, and the promotion of resilience through protective relationships, supports, self-regulation, and services.

b. A school climate and school connectedness improvement committee shall be established.
i. The School Climate and School Connectedness Improvement Committee is established to advise regional boards of education regarding best practices for reduction of traumas related to adverse childhood experiences (ACES).

c. The committee consists of the following members appointed by the President:

1. two current school superintendents;

2. two retired school superintendents;

3. three current K-12 teachers;

4. three retired K-12 teachers;

5. four parents of K-12 students;

6. two school social workers;

7. two school counselors.

d. When appointing committee members, the governorPresident shall consider

1. geographic representation and appoint not fewer than six members who reside in communities that are rural.

2. representation across grade levels, appointing at least one current or retired teacher of students in each of the following:

(A) kindergarten through grade two;

(B) grades three through five;

(C) grades six through eight; and

(D) grades nine through twelve.

(d) Committee members serve without compensation and are not entitled to per diem.

(e) The committee shall meet at least once a year. Meetings may be held by audio or video teleconference.

(f) The committee shall organize regional and subject-matter subcommittees to address the specific needs of English language learners, vocational and technical education, special education, student athletes, and other subject matter the committee considers necessary.

Section 2. Establishment

a. Each school district in the regions shallmay develop a school climate and school connectedness plan to improve student, staff, and family relationships and establish connections and partnerships between district schools and local communities. The School Climate and School Connectedness Improvement Committee shallwill support districts that develop school improvement plans in plan development and implementation.

b. A district shall designate district representatives to coordinate with the committee and draft the district's plan. The plan must identify actions the district will take to improve school climate and school connectedness.

c. A plan may incorporate use of

(1) social and emotional learning;

(2) trauma-informed and healing-centered practices;

(3) instruction in cultural competence and alignment with indigenous values;

(4) multi-tiered support for behavioral intervention, including restorative practices that are nonshaming, nonpunitive, and effective in addressing conflict and repairing relationships;

(5) methods for reducing racial disparities, disproportionate behavior responses, and suspensions or expulsions.

Passed 6-4-1-7 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,




Western Democrat, President Pro Tenpore

VETO

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:10:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Atlasia, and as President of the Republic of Atlasia and Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia, it is hereby ordered as follows:

1. The Attorney General is hereby authorized and directed to take possession of all or any property of the following as he may deem necessary in the interests of national security and defense:

-The Southern Government
-Federalist Party of Atlasia



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:11

Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in Section 4, Act of April 20, 1918, 40 Stat. 533, as amended by the Act of November 30, 1940, 54 Stat. 1220, and the Act of August 21, 1941, 55 Stat. 655 (U.S.C., Title 50, Sec. 104);

Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the Republic of Atlasia, and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I hereby authorize and direct the Attorney General and the Military Commanders whom he may from time to time designate, whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Attorney General or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion. The Attorney General is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary, in the judgment of the Attorney General or the said Military Commander, and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order. The designation of military areas in any region or locality shall supersede designations of prohibited and restricted areas by the Attorney General under the Proclamations of December 7 and 8, 1941, and shall supersede the responsibility and authority of the Attorney General under the said Proclamations in respect of such prohibited and restricted areas.

I hereby further authorize and direct the Attorney General and the said Military Commanders to take such other steps as he or the appropriate Military Commander may deem advisable to enforce compliance with the restrictions applicable to each Military area here in above authorized to be designated, including the use of Federal troops and other Federal Agencies, with authority to accept assistance of state and local agencies.

I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:12:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Atlasia, and as President of the Republic of Atlasia and Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia, it is hereby ordered as follows:

1. The Attorney General is hereby authorized and directed to investigate, arrest, and detain, with extreme prejudice, those deemed by the federal government to be responsible for 'waitlistings'.


OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To provide for worker representation on corporate boards

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the Worker Representation Act.

Section 2

1. Not less than two-fifths of the directors of a corporation shall be elected by the employees of the corporation using an election process. A director elected by the employees shall have the same rights and powers and shall be subject to the same duties and responsibilities as a director elected by the stockholders.

Passed 8-4-2-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:13:

The NBA Play-In Tournament is hereby abolished. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers will participate in the 2022 NBA playoffs, and the first round pick owed by the New Orleans Pelicans will be conveyed to the Portland Trail Blazers.


OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:14:

TO UNDO the SOUTHERN STEAL of Pacific Northwest basketball teams:

1. The NBA team currently known as the Oklahoma City Thunder shall be relocated to Seattle and renamed the Seattle SuperSonics, and the NBA team currently known as the Memphis Grizzlies shall be relocated to Vancouver, Canada and renamed the Vancouver Grizzlies. The government of Atlasia will pay the requisite external costs, negotiate the relevant arena rights, and make arrangements with the city of Vancouver, Canada to facilitate the latter relocation.

2. The divisions of the NBA's Western Conference shall be revised as follows:

NORTHWEST DIVISION: Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves

PACIFIC DIVISION: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns (no changes)

SOUTHWEST DIVISION: Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans

3. As reparations for travel-related schedule difficulties caused by the initial Southern steal of Fremontian basketball franchises, the Portland Trail Blazers shall receive the 2022 and 2023 Seattle SuperSonics first round picks (including the pick swap rights included in the 2023 SuperSonics pick) and the 2023 and 2024 Vancouver Grizzlies first round picks. The Seattle SuperSonics and Vancouver Grizzlies will be compensated with the right to swap their second round picks in 2022 and 2023 with the two highest first round picks owned by one of the following teams: Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Nyman Wizards.


OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To provide for tax increases on high incomes

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the Funding a Greater Society Act.

Section 2. Tax Changes

Changes to income tax brackets:

by tax bracket:
 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  29%  31%: $452,282,000,000.00 ($452.29 Billon)    
 210K-413K  34%  38%: $317,099,000,000.00 ($317.10 Billon)
 413K+  45%: $244,141,000,000.00 ($244.14 Billon)

Total Revenue: $2,136,362,512,500.00 ($2,136.36 Billion)

The Wealth Tax Act is amended as follows:

1. Households of a net worth greater than $50 million shall have a 2% 4% annual tax imposed on their net worth.
2. A 2% 4% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $1 billion.
3. A 1% 2% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $5 billion.
4. A 1% 2% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $10 billion.

Revenue: $576.00 Billion

Passed 7-6-1-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,




Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[OBD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To provide for tax increases on high incomes

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the Funding a Greater Society Act.

Section 2. Tax Changes

Changes to income tax brackets:

by tax bracket:
 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  29%  31%: $452,282,000,000.00 ($452.29 Billon)    
 210K-413K  34%  38%: $317,099,000,000.00 ($317.10 Billon)
 413K+  45%: $244,141,000,000.00 ($244.14 Billon)

Total Revenue: $2,136,362,512,500.00 ($2,136.36 Billion)

The Wealth Tax Act is amended as follows:

1. Households of a net worth greater than $50 million shall have a 2% 4% annual tax imposed on their net worth.
2. A 2% 4% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $1 billion.
3. A 1% 2% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $5 billion.
4. A 1% 2% annual surcharge shall be imposed on net worth greater than $10 billion.

Revenue: $576.00 Billion

Passed 7-6-1-4 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,




Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

x President OBD

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:15

Peebs is hereby terminated from the position of Secretary of the Department of Federal Elections, effective immediately.




OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:16

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Federal Elections Act of 2019, I hereby appoint Harry S. Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, to administer the voting booth for the April 2022 Federal Election and to perform all other responsibilities for the election.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

[Joseph Cao]

Executive Order 55:15

Peebs is hereby terminated from the position of Secretary of the Department of Federal Elections, effective immediately.




OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:16

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Federal Elections Act of 2019, I hereby appoint Harry S. Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, to administer the voting booth for the April 2022 Federal Election and to perform all other responsibilities for the election.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Does the administration intend to explain why Peebs was fired?

[OBD]

Executive Order 55:15

Peebs is hereby terminated from the position of Secretary of the Department of Federal Elections, effective immediately.




OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:16

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Federal Elections Act of 2019, I hereby appoint Harry S. Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, to administer the voting booth for the April 2022 Federal Election and to perform all other responsibilities for the election.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Does the administration intend to explain why Peebs was fired?

Nope!

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Executive Order 55:15

Peebs is hereby terminated from the position of Secretary of the Department of Federal Elections, effective immediately.




OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Executive Order 55:16

Pursuant to Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Federal Elections Act of 2019, I hereby appoint Harry S. Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, to administer the voting booth for the April 2022 Federal Election and to perform all other responsibilities for the election.



OBD, President of the Republic of Atlasia

Does the administration intend to explain why Peebs was fired?

Likely because of this: https://talkelections.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=490382.0

Though there also could be more nefarious things going on.....

[WD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To provide for the construction of social housing

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the Social Housing Act.

Section 2

(A) National Housing Construction Program.—

(1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

“(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be appropriated $95,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2033 for annual contribution contracts for assistance to cover the development costs for new low-income housing units that meet the following requirements:

“(2) REQUIREMENTS.—

“(A) LOW-INCOME HOUSING.—All units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with and be operated in compliance with all requirements applicable to low-income housing and the requirements of this subsection.

“(B) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Internal Affairs shall issue regulations to ensure, to the extent practicable, that units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection comply with the following:

“(i) USE.—Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, such units shall be operated as low-income housing during the entire useful life of such dwelling units and may not be sold or otherwise alienated by the housing agency receiving such amounts during such useful life without first recording restrictive covenants binding future owners to the requirements of this act and regulations promulgated there under.

“(ii) LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY.—Such units shall be located in a manner that complies with standards set by the Secretary to ensure proper integration of housing and public transit and ensure that residents of such units have access to sufficient transportation options. Standards should ensure that such units should be integrated with public transit and vehicle alternatives such as walking and biking and should accommodate differences between a transit hub in a town or reservation compared with a large city.

“(iii) ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.—Such units shall comply with NEPA and such standards as established to ensure such units are designed, built, and operated according to the highest possible environmental standard, with a focus on minimizing energy costs and achieving carbon neutrality.

'' (iv) CONTRACTION REQUIREMENTS.--Where possible, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must use contractors and require the use of materials local to the location of the housing units providing this can be done at no unreasonable extra cost or no lower standard as defined in clause iii of this section.

“(iv) TENANCY RESTRICTIONS.—A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit based on an individual’s criminal record or immigration status.

“(v) ANTI-DISCRIMINATION.—A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit because of the race, color, ethnicity, age, disability status, family status, sex,sexual orientation, or gender identity of any person.

“(vi) APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING LAW.— A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with all other existing federal laws and regulations governing accepting federal funds low-income housing and fair housing.

''(C) ALLOCATION.-- The Department shall invite Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), regions, states, and municipalities to submit applications for low-income housing construction in locations under their jurisdiction.

Passed 6-1-4-7 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

[OBD]

Mr. President, the following legislation has passed the Senate and awaits your signature or veto:

AN ACT
To provide for the construction of social housing

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

Section 1. Title

1. This act may be cited as the Social Housing Act.

Section 2

(A) National Housing Construction Program.—

(1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

“(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be appropriated $95,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2033 for annual contribution contracts for assistance to cover the development costs for new low-income housing units that meet the following requirements:

“(2) REQUIREMENTS.—

“(A) LOW-INCOME HOUSING.—All units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with and be operated in compliance with all requirements applicable to low-income housing and the requirements of this subsection.

“(B) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Internal Affairs shall issue regulations to ensure, to the extent practicable, that units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection comply with the following:

“(i) USE.—Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, such units shall be operated as low-income housing during the entire useful life of such dwelling units and may not be sold or otherwise alienated by the housing agency receiving such amounts during such useful life without first recording restrictive covenants binding future owners to the requirements of this act and regulations promulgated there under.

“(ii) LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY.—Such units shall be located in a manner that complies with standards set by the Secretary to ensure proper integration of housing and public transit and ensure that residents of such units have access to sufficient transportation options. Standards should ensure that such units should be integrated with public transit and vehicle alternatives such as walking and biking and should accommodate differences between a transit hub in a town or reservation compared with a large city.

“(iii) ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS.—Such units shall comply with NEPA and such standards as established to ensure such units are designed, built, and operated according to the highest possible environmental standard, with a focus on minimizing energy costs and achieving carbon neutrality.

'' (iv) CONTRACTION REQUIREMENTS.--Where possible, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must use contractors and require the use of materials local to the location of the housing units providing this can be done at no unreasonable extra cost or no lower standard as defined in clause iii of this section.

“(iv) TENANCY RESTRICTIONS.—A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit based on an individual’s criminal record or immigration status.

“(v) ANTI-DISCRIMINATION.—A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit because of the race, color, ethnicity, age, disability status, family status, sex,sexual orientation, or gender identity of any person.

“(vi) APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING LAW.— A low-income housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with all other existing federal laws and regulations governing accepting federal funds low-income housing and fair housing.

''(C) ALLOCATION.-- The Department shall invite Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), regions, states, and municipalities to submit applications for low-income housing construction in locations under their jurisdiction.

Passed 6-1-4-7 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,



Western Democrat, President Pro Tempore

x OBD