SB 118-42: Defense and International Affairs Reformation Act - Passed

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

Defense and International Affairs Reformation Act

Section 1: Title
This Act may be cited as the "Defense and International Affairs Reformation Act."

Section 2: Restructuring of budget
1. The following changes will be made

Military Spending - Total: $277.00 Billion

Military Personnel: $80.00 Billion (reduced from $100 Billion)
Operation and Maintenance: $120.00 Billion (reduced from $150 Billion)
Procurement: $60.00 Billion (reduced from $75 Billion)
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation: $20.00 Billion (reduced from $25 Billion)
Military Construction, Family Housing, and Other: $12.00 Billion (reduced from $15 Billion)
Atomic Energy Defense Activities: $5.00 Billion (reduced from $6 Billion)
Fiscal Responsibility in our Military Act: $0.00 Billion (unchanged)
F-35 Procurement Halt: -$30.00 Billion (unchanged)

Military Retirement - Total: $200.00 Billion (reduced from $230.00 Billion)

Income Security for Veterans: $91.67 Billion (reduced from $100.00 Billion)
Veterans Education, Training, and Rehabilitation: $18.33 Billion (reduced from $20.00 Billion)
Hospital and Medical Care for Veterans and Retired Military: $91.67 Billion (reduced from $100.00)
Housing and Other Veterans Benefits and Services: $9.33 Billion (reduced from $10.00 Billion)

International Affairs - Total: $28.00 Billion

International Development and Humanitarian Assistance: $12.00 Billion (reduced from $18 Billion)
International Military Aid: $5.00 Billion (reduced from $8.55 Billion)
Conduct of Foreign Affairs: $10.00 Billion (reduced from $11.96 Billion)
Foreign Information and Exchange Activities: $1.00 Billion (reduced from $1.15 Billion)
International Financial Programs: $0.00 Billion (eliminated)

Section 3: Termination of the F-35 Procurement Halt

(a) The halt on procurement of the F-35, as referenced in previous legislation, is hereby ended.

(b) All F-35 units currently under procurement or in possession of the Republic of Atlasia shall be scrapped and responsibly decommissioned.

Section 4: Resolution on Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Commitment to Peace

The Republic of Atlasia, in line with its foundational values of peace, mutual respect, and the well-being of its citizens, hereby resolves:

Home Defense Focus: Our primary military objective is the defense of our homeland. Resources will be directed to ensure a robust defense infrastructure that prioritizes the safety and security of our citizens.

End of Imperialist Affairs: Atlasia will cease any and all foreign operations that reflect imperialistic ambitions. Our military engagements shall be defensive in nature and rooted in the principles of international law and human rights.

Commitment to Peace: Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to global peace. While we adjust our budgetary allocations, our dedication to being a responsible global actor remains unchanged. We will actively engage in diplomatic dialogues, promote mutual respect among nations, and champion peaceful resolutions to global conflicts.

Section 5: Implementation
This act will take effect immediately

Sponsor: Dwarven Dragon
Occupying: Slot 18

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

This bill failed in the previous session by a narrow margin defined by a Senator who no longer serves.

The Atlasian foreign policy is one that has long been rooted in unnecessary foreign affairs and unnecessary spending hikes on military equipment that could be used for different purposes. This bill offers a modest reduction in military spending while also maintaining a strong military that would be necessary for a peaceful foreign policy.

[Joseph Cao]

I would like the sponsor to explain how these resolutions in §4 differ from any of the 28 similar nonconfrontationalist resolutions we've passed in the past.

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

I would like the sponsor to explain how these resolutions in §4 differ from any of the 28 similar nonconfrontationalist resolutions we've passed in the past.

It makes clear the commitment of this specific administration to anti-imperialism. It also makes sense to reiterate pledges like this given the major restructuring this bill entails. I also question why the Senator has spent time actually ascertaining the number of similar resolutions and how many of the 28 are actually post-reset.

[Joseph Cao]

I also question why the Senator has spent time actually ascertaining the number of similar resolutions and how many of the 28 are actually post-reset.

Firstly, I'm not sure where this passive-aggressiveness is coming from. Secondly, even if I did spend that time, which I didn't, what of it? It's not getting in anyone's way.

Maybe I should have picked a more obviously made-up number, but I do remember at least four off the top of my head that I was actually in Congress to see passed.

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Looking good!

[reagente]

Motion for a final vote

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

A final vote is beginning.

Aye

[Vice President Christian Man]

Nay

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

[nerd73]

Abstain

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Aye

[Pyro]

Aye

[reagente]

Nay

[RFayette]

Nay

[fhtagn]

Nay

[Coastal Elitist]

Nay

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Nay

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Aye

[ChiefFireWaterMike]

Nay

[Jay 🏳️‍⚧️]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

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

Vote is TIED 7-7-1-2.

Wall of Shame Vote 36:

AFE up to 20
Cao up to 6


The VP will break the Tie.

[Joseph Cao]

Nay FTR.