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Gongress Legislation1 A Resolution to Denv Leqal lmmunitv to All Businesses
2 A Resolution on Access to strateqic minerals
J A Resolution to Hvbridize America Fall Debate Bill No. 2
4 A Resolution to Save America's EconomvA A Resolution to Allow Federal Fundinq for Stem Cell Research
o A Bill to authorize fundinq for Druq Courts Fall Debate Finals Bill No. 1
7 A Resolution to minimize the use of antibiotics in the meat industrv
A Bill to review US Pakistan relations
I A Bill makinq all convicted felons who die in prison mandatorv orqan donors
10 A Resolution to aid the Nation of Yemen
11 A Resolution to pass SKFTA
12 A Resolution to abandon biofuels
IJ A Resolution to withdraw from NATO
14 A Resolution to make water safe
15 A Resolution to abolish felonv disenfranchisement'16 A Resolution to decommission F-22 fiqhter iets
17 A Bill to Establish a Cvber-defense Branch Fall Debate Bill No. 3
18 A Resolution to ratifv the KORUS Free Trade Aoreement
19 A Resolution on Pakistan
20 A Resolu ion to orevent the need for future bank bailouts
21 A Resolu ion to Stop Makinq the Penny
22 A Resolu ion to protect the Pell Grant Fall Debate Finals Bill No. 2
A Resolu ion to orotect water riohts
24 A Resolu ion to reoulate orivate securitv forces
A Resolu ion to Spur the Develooment of African Trade
zo A Billto amend the War Powers Act
l/ A Resolution to lift the Cuban Embarqoao A Bill to add siblinos to the FMLA
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A Resolutron to transition away from nuclear power
A Resolution to Declare a Palestinian State Fall Debate Bill No. 1
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3 A Resolution to Deny Legal lmmunity to All Businesses
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5 WHEREAS, The United States Congress has a history of granting legal immunity to businesses
who aid the United States government; and
7 WHEREAS, Congress granted legal immunity to cell phone carriers who secretly forwarded
telephone conversations to the National Security Agency without warrants; and
9 WHEREAS. The current Protect America Act of 2007 allows monitoring of all electronic
communications in the United States as well as across the world without a couft's
order or oversight, as long as it is not targeted at one particular person reasonably
believed to be inside the country; and
l3 WHEREAS, Domestic spying has become more prevalent as a result, with the government
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17 WHEREAS, In the Supreme Court Case Katz vs. United States, the Supreme Court held that
the Fourth Amendment applied to telephone calls, and that probable cause and a
warrant are needed before electronic surveillance of such communications may be
conducted; now, therefore, be it
21 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the Protect America Act of 2007 be repealed
and any business working or cooperating with the United States government
regarding electronic surveillance and or wiretapping be denied legal immunity in
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 2
A Resolution on Access to Strategic Minerals
WHEREAS, rare earlh elements and other strategic minerals are critical components of
many manufacturing and defense technologies vital to US interests; and
WHEREAS, many of these minerals are controlled by a few countries or corporations
with the capacity to mine, develop and/or refine them; and
WI{EREAS, increasing worldwide demand for these elements in computer
technologies, energy storage devices, and defense technologies have given
these nations and companies unprecedented control over the markets on
these strategic minerals; and
WHEREAS, recent actions by China, which controls 97o/o of the world's supply of rare
earth elements, have indicated that country's willingness to use access to
these elements as leverage in foreign policy; and
WHEREAS, the US has yet to even identify the strategic elements most critical to its
defense and economic needs, much less develop a long-range policy in
regard to these minerals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US government should appoint a
joint task force comprised of representatives from the Deparlment of
Defense and the National Academies of Science to determine US critical
needs of strategic minerals for both defense and economic uses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the US government should subsidize the
development of domestic production and research facilities to process
these strategic minerals and/or develop viable alternatives.
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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 3
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A Resolution to HYbridize America
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5 WFIEREAS, The use of cars running purely on fbssil fuels is drastically increasing our
6 dependence on oil; and
7 WHEREAS, By relying solely on cars that utilize fossil fuels, Americans are
8 perpetuating the demand for oil and depleting the supply; and
9 WI{EREAS, Gas prices in the United States are increasing, as well as the consumption
10 of oil by individuals; and
1 1 WIIEREAS, The use of Hybrid cars would decrease the total dependence on oil by at
12 least 20 Percent; and
13 WHEREAS, Hybrids can run on alternative fuels, decreasing our dependency on fbssil
14 fuels, and increasing the fuel options; now, therefore, be it
l5 RESOLVED, That the Congress here assembled require the Federal Government to
16 mandate that car manufacturers cease all production of automobiles that
17 run solelY on fossil fuels.
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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 4
A Resolution to Save Americats Economy
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5 WHEREAS, The tax code has become too complicated for the pverage American to
6 interpret; and
7 WHEREAS, The operating cost of the IRS is currently approximately 10 billion dollars;
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9 WHEREAS, The loopholes for the very wealthy and those who are paid without
10 reporting their income to the IRS, such as prostitutes and drug dealers,
l1 have prevented the US Government from collecting fair tax percentages
12 from all Americans; and
13 WHEREAS, those who work in the US illegally are not currently paying Federal
14 Income Taxes
15 WHEREAS, A Federal Income Tax would eradicate over half of the money needed to
16 operate the IRS while collecting taxes from all Americans closing all
17 loopholes; now therefore, be it
18 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that a federal sales tax of 17 -20 percent
19 on non-food items be implemented to replace the current federal tax
20 structure and procedures.
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3 A Resolution to Allow Federal Funding for Stem Gell
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6 WHEREAS, embryonic stem cells can be developed without harming a fetus; and
7 WHEREAS, embryonic stem cell research is an important step in curing ailments such
8 as Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's diseases; and
9 WHEREAS, many scientists are currently reluctant to enter research fields where
10 funding is uncertain; and
11 WHEREAS, Federal funding would provide an opportunity for stem cell research to
12flourish; and now, therefore, be it
13 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that federal funding for embryonic stem
14 cell research shall be mandated.
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2 A Bill to authorize funding for Drug Gourts
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4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
5 SECTION 1. Funding for drug courls will be authorized in the following amounts:
6 A. $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2013
7 B. $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2013
8 C. $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2014
9 D. $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018.
10 SECTION 2. Drug courts will retain judicial power over offenders with substance abuse
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12 SECTION 3. Drug courts will retain the power to sentence offenders to substance abuse
13 treatment, mandatory periodic testing for drug use, and fines relating to
14 both the cost of treatment and any damages.
15 SECTION 4. This law will go into effect May 7,2012.
16 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
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4 A Resolution to minimize the use of antibiotics in the
5 meat industry6
7 WHEREAS, Seventy percent of all antibiotics used in the United States goes to food
8 animal production; and
9 WHEREAS, The meat industry use antibiotics to promote the growth of cows and pigs
10 rather than to treat illnesses; and
I 1 WHEREAS, The overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic
12resistant microbes that kill over 100,000 people each year; now, therefore,
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14 RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled require that antibiotics be used
15 by the food industry only to treat sick animals; and, be it
16 FURTHER RESOLVED, all antibiotics used in the meat industry be administered by a
17 licensed veterinarian.
18 Introduced by Harker Heights High School
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3 A Bill to Review US Pakistan Relations
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5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
6 SECTION l. The United States will cease any future funding to the country of Pakistan.
7 SECTION 2. "Funding" shall be defined as both military and humanitarian aid.
8 SECTION 3. This law will take effect within six months of passage.
9 SECTION 4. A. The Committee on Foreign Affairs of each chamber will begin an
l0 investigation on all appropriations granted to Pakistan prior to this
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12 B. The Committee on Foreign Affairs of each chamber will then create a
13 review on the appropriations granted to Pakistan.
14 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
15 Introduced by Spring Woods High School
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7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
8 SECTION 1. A11 prisoners in the United States convicted of felonies shall be listed as an
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organ donor in the national registry until such time as they have served the
time sentenced for their crimes.
11 SECTION 2. Upon release from their sentence, they may submit a request removing
12 themselves from the national registry.
13 SECTION 3. Those prisoners who die while serving their sentences will have all usable
14 organs donated for use by the national registry.
15 SECTION 4. Upon passage of this bill, allprisoners in the United States will be entered
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17 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 1O
A Resolution to Aid the Nation of Yemen
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5 WHEREAS, The government and economy Yemen is spiraling into complete ruin and it
6 seems inevitable that Yemen will soon become a failed state; and
7 WHEREAS, A water crisis has erupted inside the country as many aquifers and basins
8 have been completely depleted; and
9 WHEREAS, A new branch of Al Qaeda called Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
10 (AQAP) has taken root in Yemen and is considered a deadlier threat than
11 all the other Al Qaeda branches by many experts; and
1,2 WHEREAS, The international community has been slow and reluctant to help support
13 or provide aid for the Yemen government; and
14 WHEREAS, The Yemen government is caught in intense riots and the Yemeni dictator
15 is rapidly losing popularity; and
16 WHEREAS, LINICEF has reported concern on the health and wellbeing of the Yemeni
17 children and innocent civilians caught in the turmoil; and
18 WHEREAS, Failure to prop up such an ailing nation could have long term catastrophic
19 results or create another Somalia-like country; now, therefore, be it
20 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US government send economic
2l aid to international humanitarian organizations in Yemen currently.
22 FURTHER RESOLVED, the United States encourage stabilization of the Yemeni
23 government by asking opposition parties to meet at Washington DC this
24 fall to discuss a peaceful negotiation and compromise for the country's
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A Resolution to Pass SKFTA
5 WHEREAS, free trade is proven to add global stability; and
6 WHEREAS, South Korea has been a major trading partner with the United States for
several years; and
8 WHEREAS, a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would provide jobs and add to our GDP;
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10 WHEREAS, a FTA would improve our relations and influence within volatile region of
11 East Asia; and
12 WHEREAS, a South Korea Free Trade Agreement could lead to easier ratification of13 other important FTAs such as Columbia; now, therefore, be it
\4 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the South Korean Free Trade
15 Agreement be passed.
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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO' {2
A Resolution to Abandon Biofuels
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5 WHEREAS, the United States federal government currently subsidizes the production
6 ofethanol and other biofuels by 45 cent/gal; and
7 WHEREAS, biofuels require significant amounts of land to produce; and
8 WHEREAS, the United States does not possess the production capacity to significantly
9 replace petroleum demands with biofuels; and
10 WHEREAS, food prices have seen record highs in 2011and global population growth
11 may ecliPse food Production; and
lZ WHEREAS, biofuel prodgction may discourage traditional food crop production or
13 encourage use offood crops for that purpose; and
I4 WHEREAS, protectionist policies hinder economic development in agriculture
15 dependent economies; and
16 WHEREAS, foreign nations have reacted to existing subsidies with anti-dumping and
17 other legislation; and
18 WHEREAS, the reduction of carbon emissions from biofuel use is marginal at best;
19 now, therefore, be it
Z0 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US abandon biofuel production
2l subsidies as a means of achieving a sustainable energy economy.
22 Introduced by Hottston Lamar High School
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3 A Resolution to Withdraw from NATO4
5 WHEREAS, The United States is currently the largest spender in the North Atlantic
6 Treaty Organization, and
7 WHEREAS, Withdrawal from NATO could save 90 billion dollars per year for
8 American taxpayers
9 WHEREAS, NATO consists of 26 member states, and its charter deals solely with the
10 defense of said member states, and
11 WHEREAS, After the fall of the Soviet Union, said charler has been mostly fulfilled,
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13 WHEREAS, The United Nations, another supranation al organization, is more inclusive
14 and representative of the world's states and interests;now, therefore, be it
15 RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled withdraw all military and
16 economic assets from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and, be it
17 FURTHER RESOLVED, That the United States shift all assets currently deployed in
18 NATO to the United Nations
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 14
A Resolution to Make Water Safe
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5 WHEREAS, millions of Americans are exposed to tap water each day that poses a
6 serious health risk even though the water meets current government
7 standards for safe drinking water; and
8 WHEREAS, the Safe Water Drinking Act regulates only 91 chemical contaminates out
9 of nearly 400 that have a proven association with the risk of cancer and
10 other serious diseases even in small concentrations; and
11 WHEREAS, Environmental Protection Agency data indicates that more than 20 percent
12 of water facilities have violated federal water standards, with some
13 violations continuing for more than a decade; and
1.4 WHEREAS, these violations have occurred in every state; and
15 WHEREAS, violations of the Clean Water Act, including oil spills and dumping of
16 dangerous chemicals into lakes, rivets, and other waters that serve as
17 sources for municipal water facilities, have increased significantly over the
18 last decade; and
19 WHEREAS, the EPA has failed to prosecute the vast majority of the violations it is
20 charged with enforcing, including more than 1500 flagrant violations in
21 the last decade; now, therefore, be it
22 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the EPA should revise its safe water
23 standards to include regulation of all known toxins that pose a health risk
24 at levels safe for consumption, and
25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EPA should stringently enforce water
26 standards by prosecuting violators of the Safe Water Drinking Act and of
27 the Clean Water Act.
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 15
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3 A Resolution to Abolish Felony Disenfranchisement
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5 WHEREAS, many felonies are relatively non serious crimes; and
6 WHEREAS, lelony disenfranchisement discriminates against racial minorities; and
7 WHEREAS, felony disenfranchisement can impact the results of an election; and
8 WHEREAS, felons who vote are less like to commit a crime again; and
9 WHEREAS, a truly democratic society must allow all its members to vote; and
l0 WI{EREAS, felony disenfranchisement is a violation of the fourleenth and twenty-sixth
l1 amendment; now, therefore, be it
12 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that felony disenfranchisement is
13 abolished for all elections in the United States
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3 A Bill to Establish A Gyber-Defense Branch
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5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
6 SECTION 1. The United States will hereby establish a branch dedicated to Cyber-
7 Defense that will consolidate online security and coordinate policies.
8 SECTION 2. The branch will oversee military and domestic threats to online assets as
9 well as create governmental regulations to increase US information
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11 SECTION 3. A. The Department of Defense will oversee the passage of the bill as well
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13 B. Funding for this branch will start at $500 million.
14 SECTION 4. This law will take effect within ayear of passage.
15 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
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' 3 A Resolution to Ratify the KORUS Free Trade+ Agreement5
6 WHEREAS, The United States is lacing an economic crisis; and
7 WHEREAS, Nations are expected to pass the United States as the world's leading
8 economy in the next century; and
9 WHEREAS, South Korea has nations around it that have proven themselves to be
10 hostile; and
11 WHEREAS, South Korea's economy is heavily trade dependent; and
12 WHEREAS, This would increase US presence in East Asia
13 WI{EREAS, South Korea has the world's 15th largest economy; now, therefore, be it14 RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled ratify the KORUS FTA
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3 A Resolution on Pakistan
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5 WHEREAS, Osama Bin Laden was fouSnd to be hiding in Paqkistan and was killed
6 there by U.S. forces; and
7 WHEREAS, the nation has been known to hide information on terrorist related
8 activities; and
9 WHEREAS, some Pakistani military officials have been caught collaborating with
10 members of Al Qaida; and
11 WHEREAS, Pakistan does seem to become a growing threat to the United States
f2 national security; and
13 WHEREAS, the Pakistani government seems to be increasingly unstable;
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15 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Pakistani loreign aid will only be
16 sent to fund anti-poverty and education programs for all citizens until the
17 nation cooperates fully on anti-terrorism efforls ; and let it be
18 FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Pakistani government uses foreign aid on military
lg programs all aid will be stopped immediately until thenation agrees fully
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3 A Resolution to prevent the need for future
a bank bail outs
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6 WHERtrAS, Recent bank bail outs cost the American taxpayers hundreds of billionsof dollars;
8 WHEREAS, The current plan to break up and divest the assets of failing banks will
9 not be successful if multiple banking giants experience problems
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I 1 WHEREAS, The only competitive advantage for a bank to control over $ 100 billion in assets is
lZ the reassurance that the government will consider it "too big to fail"; and
13 WHEREAS, The expectation of being bailed out by the govemment leads the
14 banking giants indulge in poor business practices; now therefore let it be
15 RESOLVED, That the Student congress here assembled follow the lead of the united Kingdom
16 and cap the size of banks at $100 billion in assets'
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2 ARESOLUTION TO STOP MAKING THE PENNY
3 1 WHEREAS, the U. S. economy is recovering from a serious economic recession;
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5 3 WHEREAS, since 2006 the cost to manufacture the penny has been greater than the
6 4 face value of the coin due to rising metal prices; and
7 5 WHEREAS, the manufacturing cost has been steadily rising, reaching 1.79 cents to
8 6 make each penny in 2010; and
g 7 WHEREAS, it has been estimated that the United States wastes $900 million a year
10 8 on penny production and handling; and
11 9 WHEREAS, the penny is no longer useful in today's society; and
12 l0 WHEREAS, other countries have been able to eliminate their one-cent coin without
13 1 1 problems; now, therefore, be it
14 12 RESOLVED, by the Congress here assembled, that the United States should end
15 13 the production of the Penny.
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3 A Resolution to Protect Funding for the Pell Grant
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5 WHEREAS, the Pell Grant constitutes the backbone of many students' financial aid;
7 WHEREAS, due to the economic recession, more students meet the criteria to apply for
8 Pell Grants; and
9 WHEREAS, the cuts made to the Pell Grant have decreased the number of str-rdents
10 who can receive the grants; and
11 WHEREAS, the cuts have greatly diminished the amount of aid given to students
12 already receiving the grant; and
13 WHEREAS, without this grant many students would be unable to attend college for
14 financial reasons; and now, therefore, be it
15 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that funding for the Pell Grant be
16 returned to 2008 levels.
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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 23
A Resolution to Protect Water Rights
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5 WHEREAS, the 14th amendment to the constitution of the United State states that it
6 "forbids states from denying any person "life, liberty or property, without
7 due process of law"; and
8 WHEREAS, cunent water rights exist according to necessity and are typically dictated
9 by the individual state; and
10 WHEREAS, water is a necessity; and
l1 WHEREAS, many states are drafting or trying to enact legislation that plans to establish
12 fees for properly owners to use their own well; and
13 WHEREAS, these fees would directly violate the 14tr' amendment by taking properly
14 rights with out due process of law and override current water rights;
15 therefore, be it
16 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the lederal government will make
17 placing a fee on owners of wells using their water by any state legislation
18 illegal.
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3 A Resolution to Regulate Private Security Forces
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5 WHEREAS, the US military as well as many US-based corporations regularly contract
6 private security forces to fulhll a variety of duties in foreign countries; and
7 WHEREAS, these private security forces, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, are
8 frequently the source of corruption, waste, and numerous human rights
9 abuses; and
10 WHEREAS, private security forces can sometimes undermine the authority of
11 legitimate governments; and
1,2 WHEREAS, laws governing the conduct of these workers are nebulous, allowing
13 companies like Blackwater to engage in illegal activities like assault, rape,
\4 murder, and human trafficking with impunity, and;
15 WHEREAS, these forces often undermine counterinsurgency and peacekeeping effofis
16 in countries around the world; now, therefore, be it
17 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that any private security forces contracted
18 by the US military or any US-owned corporation must agree to the
19 standards of conduct established bythe Montreaux Document.
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A Resolution to Spur the Development of African Trade
WHEREAS, Africa has a wellspring of natural and human resources thathave been relatively
untapped by the international arena until recent years;
WHEREAS, Almost a million Chinese businessmen and workers have relocated themselves to
Africa in recent Years:
WHEREAS, The Chinese administration has sought business ties in Africa with increasing
interest;
WHEREAS, Afiican ports are among the least secureand developed in the world and pose a
security risk for future import of narcotics and illegal weapons to the United
States;
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States government will lift or
reduce all restrictions on trade, with an exception of restrictions that control
quality or govern safety, between the United States and African countries
currently receiving aid or may have potential for port development. Exclusions
are countries that currently harbor American troops for non-peacekeeping
activities, are led by leaders condemned by the United States government, or do
nothaveongoingdiplomatictieswiththeUnitedStates;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the united States send aid or low-interest loans, overseen by
United States government-appointed commissions, to Afiican countries that are
eligible as determined by previously listed attributes and are wholly receptive to
port-developmentplans. Allocated funds will go to, and only to, the rehabilitation
or construction ports, the training of responsible porl inspectors and management,
and the modernization of security technology and methodologies.
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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 26
A Bill to Amend the War Powers Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. A. S1542 of the War Powers Resolution(50 U.S.C l54l-1548) shallbe amended as "The
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President in every instance must report to Congress before introducing United States
Armed Forces (USAF) into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in
hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances. The USAF may only be introduced
after a majority vote has been reached in both houses ofCongress agreeing to the
deployment of the USAF. After every such introduction the President shall consult
weekly with this Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in
hostilities or have been removed from such situations".
B. S1544(b) of The War Powers Resolution shall be amended as "lf a majority vote has
not been reached by both houses ofthis Congress, orthe President's report is required to
be submitted pursuant to $1543 (a)(1) of this title, whichever is earlier, the President
shall terminate any use of United States Armed Forces with respect to which such report
was submitted(or required to be submitted), and this Congress shall revoke all
appropriations to the Department of Defense (as defined in 10 U.S.C) until the use of
United States Armed Forces has been terminated"
The revoked funding shall be reallocated to State Governments in the form of Block
grants for the purpose of Education funding.
A. The Department of Delense (DoD) shall be responsible for complying with the terms
of this legislation.
B. In the event the President does not comply with the terms of this legislation, this
Congress shall begin the process to impeach the President.
This law will take effect within six months of passage.
All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
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3 A Resolution to Lift the Guban Embargo
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5 WHEREAS, the Cuban embargo has had detrimental effect to the human rights of Cuban
6 citizens; and
7 WHEREAS, the United States has lost a potential trade partner in Cuba, especially that
8 of oil; and
9 WHEREAS, Raul Castro is willing to enter into diplomatic talks with the United States;
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l1 WHEREAS, the Cuban embargo is no longer needed to fulfill its Cold War purpose; so
12 be it13 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the Cuban Embargo enacted by the
14 United States be lifted.
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3 A Bill to Add Siblings to the FMLA
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5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
6 SECTION 1 siblings are hereby included as eligible "immediate family" for the Family
7 Medical Leave Act benefits.
8 SECTION 2. A person who has been employed for twelve months is eligible for up to
g twelve months of unpaid leave to care for a sibling'
10 SECTION 3. Medical Insurance must not be discontinued due to absence from
11 employment due to circumstances related to Family Medical Leave that
L2 relates to the care of a sibling.
13 SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage.
14 SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
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3 A Resolution to Transition Away From Nuclear Power
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5 WHEREAS, In light of catastrophic events in Japan regarding the dangers of nuclear
6 energy; and
7 WHEREAS, Over 65 nuclear power plants in the United States are near areas
8 frequently hit by natural disasters; and
9 WHEREAS, Power plants pose a significant threat to the United States in the event a
10 natural disaster damages a power plant; and
11 WHEREAS, Nuclear power has created a large amount of hazardous waste; and
12 WHEREAS, American citizens living near nuclear power plants have a high risk of
13 cancer and other health risks; now, therefore, be it
14 RESOLVED, That the Congress here assembled require the Federal Government to
15 begin a steady transition away from nuclear power to a safer alternative
16 energy source.
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3 A Resolution To Declare A Palestinian State4
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6 WHEREAS, The 5 million people who live in the territories now controlled by the
7 Palestinian Authority deserve the right to self-determination and
8 statehood; and,
9 WHEREAS, There have been no meaningful discussions between the PA and the state of
10 Israel for the past four years; and
l1 WHEREAS, History has shown that mounting tensions between the Jewish State and the
12 people of Palestine worsens U.S.-Arab relations worldwide; and
13 WHEREAS, The United Nations recognized Israel in 1949 and authorized its creation
14 from lands formerly known as Palestine; and
15 WHEREAS, a formal request to the UN for statehood recognition has been made by the
16 PA and is pending action by both the LIN General Assembly and the
l7 Security Council; therefore, be it
18 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States government will
19 support the Palestinian statehood application; and its representatives in the
20 Security Council and the General Assembly will be instructed to cast
2l affirmative votes for such a declaration; and, further, be it
22 RESOLVED, that Israel shall be requested to enter into immediate negotiations with the
23 PA to establish boundaries and a capitol city for the new nation, and that
24 should Israel reject such discussions, all military assistance provided by
25 the United States shail be suspended until such talks are held.
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 31
A Resolution To Abolish Party Lines
5 WHEREAS, the current party factions encourage petty disputes and prevent the
6 passage of effective legislation,
7 WHEREAS, the ideal face of any government should be an united front,
8 WHEREAS, historical leaders like George Washington had advised against party
9 factions, therefore, be it
10 RESOTVED by the Student Congress here assembled that all formal political
11 parties be abolished and that all candidates must run as non-partisans.
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3 A Resolution to HelP Mexico
4 Gombat Drug Violence5
6 WHEREAS, The Mexican government has proven wholly ineffective in fighting drug
7 violence from without and corruption within its own ranks; and
8 WHEREAS, The current level of material support being lent by the United States to
9 Mexico has not been enough to restrain the cartels; and
l0 WHEREAS, Clashes between drug carlels and the Mexican government have become
1l increasingly destructive, claiming 6,300 lives in the past year; and
12 WHEREAS: Violence related to the cartels has already begun to spill over into border
13 states such as Texas and New Mexico and, if left unchecked. will
14 inevitably spread., therefore, be it
15 RESOLVED by this Student Congress here assembled that the United States should
16 lend the Mexican government more funding, personnel and expertise in
17 order to support it in its war against the drug cartels'
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 33
z A Resolution to $upport the Kyoto Protocol
3 WHEREAS, The United States continues to be one of the world's leading polluters
and strongest economies; and
5 WHEREAS, International cooperation is required to address problems such as
global climate change, food shortages, epidemics, and natural
disasters; and
8 WHEREAS, The United States is mending its relationship with major allies such as
the European Union; and
10 WHEREAS, President Barack 0bama deserves the support of Congress in
11 promoting peace and multilateralism; and
12 WHEREAS, The United States' soft power was significantly damaged by the
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rejection of several international institutions and treaties such as the
Rome Statute; therefore, be it
in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol.
15 RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled move to have the United
16 States sign and ratify the I{yoto Protocol; and, be it
17 FURTHER RESOLVED, That this congress moves to assist other nations act
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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 34
A BILL TO LIMIT COLLECTIVE BARGAININGFOR PUBLIG SEGTOR EMPLOYEES
5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENTCONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT
6 SECTION l. Collective bargaining for Public Sector employees will be limited by the provisions in
7 this section.
8 ,t. Lirnit collective bargaining lor public sector employees to wages. Total wage
9 increases will not exceed a cap based on inflation unless approved by a referendutn.
l0 B. Contracts will be lirnited to one year and wages will be frozen until the new contract I
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12 C. Collective bargaining units will be required to take annual votes to maintain
13 cerlification as a union.
14 D. Employers would be prohibited from collecting union dues and members of collective
15 bargaining units will not be required to pay union dues'
16 SECTION 2. These changes take effect upon the expiration of existing contracts.
17 SECTION 3. The Department of Labor will oversee enforcement of this legislation.
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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 35
2 A BILL TO ELIMINATE AGRICULTURAL $UBSIDIES
3 BB IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT
4 SECTION l. The United States willeliminate allagricultural subsidies.
5 SECTION 2. This bill shallgo in effect on July 1,2012.
6 SnCffON 3. The Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for the enforcement of this bill.
7 SECTION 4. All other pieces of legislation in conflict with this legislation are declared null and void
8 by the passage of this bill.
9 SECTION 5. Money left over from the elimination of subsidies wil1go to paying the national debt.
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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 35
2 A RESOLUTION TO DI$GONTINUE3 U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN NAFTA4
5 WHSREAS, The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has not achieved its intended
6 purpose offacilitating fair trade among separate, sovereign countries; and
7 WHBREAS, NAFTA has led to an exodus of American jobs and job opportunities; and
8 WffnREAS, NAFTA has exacerbated economic and political disparities between social classes in the
9 United States; and
10 WHEREAS, NAFTA has deepened trade deficits among United States' border nations; and
1 I WHEREAS, NAFTA no longer serves any strategic purpose; therefore, be it
12 RESOLVED, By the Student Congress here assembled that the United States shall hereby end its
13 participation in the Norlh American Free Trade Agreement.