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A Resolution to Denv Leqal lmmunitv to All Businesses A Resolution on Access to strateqic minerals A Resolution to Hvbridize America A Resolution to Save America's Economv A Resolution to Allow Federal Fundinq for Stem Cell Research A Bill to authorize fundinq for Druq Courts A Resolution to minimize the use of antibiotics in the meat industrv A Bill to review US Pakistan relations A Bill makinq all convicted felons who die in prison mandatorv orqan donors A Resolution to aid the Nation of Yemen A Resolution to pass SKFTA A Resolution to abandon biofuels A Resolution to withdraw from NATO A Resolution to make water safe A Resolution to abolish felonv disenfranchisement A Resolution to decommission F-22 fiqhter iets A Bill to Establish a Cvber-defense Branch A Resolution to ratifv the KORUS Free Trade Aoreement A Resolution on Pakistan A Resolu ion to orevent the need for future bank bailouts A Resolu ion to Stop Makinq the Penny A Resolu ion to protect the Pell Grant A Resolu ion to orotect water riohts A Resolu ion to reoulate orivate securitv forces A Resolu ion to Spur the Develooment of African Trade A Billto amend the War Powers Act A Resolution to lift the Cuban Embarqo A Bill to add siblinos to the FMLA A Resolutron to transition away from nuclear power A Resolution to Declare a Palestinian State I

Fall Debate Bill No.

Fall Debate Finals Bill No.

Fall Debate Bill No.

Fall Debate Finals Bill No. 2

Fall Debate Bill No.

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO.

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A Resolution to Deny Legal lmmunity to All Businesses

WHEREAS, The United WHEREAS,
States Congress has a history of granting legal immunity to businesses

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who aid the United States government; and

Congress granted legal immunity to cell phone carriers who secretly forwarded

telephone conversations to the National Security Agency without warrants; and

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

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WHEREAS, Domestic spying

has become more prevalent as a result,

with the government

utilizing many telecommunications companies, since many domestic U.S.

communications pass outside of the US due to outdated telephone configurations;
and

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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

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warrant are needed before electronic surveillance of such communications may be conducted; now, therefore, be it

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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 the future.

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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 2

A Resolution on Access to Strategic Minerals

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WHEREAS, rare earlh

elements and other strategic minerals are critical components

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many manufacturing and defense technologies vital to US interests; and

WHEREAS, many of these minerals WI{EREAS, increasing worldwide

are controlled by a few countries or corporations

with the capacity to mine, develop and/or refine them; and

demand for these elements in computer

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technologies, energy storage devices, and defense technologies have given

these nations and companies unprecedented control over the markets on these strategic minerals; and

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WHEREAS, recent actions by China, which controls

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of the world's supply of rare

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earth elements, have indicated that country's willingness to use access to these elements as leverage in foreign policy; and

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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

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RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US government should appoint

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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

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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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A Resolution to HYbridize America

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WFIEREAS, The use of cars running purely on fbssil fuels is drastically increasing our
dependence on

oil;

and are

WHEREAS, By relying solely on cars that utilize fossil fuels, Americans WI{EREAS,
Gas prices in the United States are increasing, as

perpetuating the demand for oil and depleting the supply; and

well

as the consumption

of oil by individuals; and

WIIEREAS, The use of Hybrid cars would

least 20 Percent; and

decrease the total dependence on

oil by

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WHEREAS, Hybrids

can run on alternative fuels, decreasing our dependency on fbssil

fuels, and increasing the fuel options; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Congress here assembled require the Federal Government to
mandate that car manufacturers cease all production of automobiles that

run solelY on fossil fuels.

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A Resolution to Save Americats Economy

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WHEREAS, The tax code has become too complicated for the pverage American to
interpret; and

WHEREAS, The operating

and

cost of the IRS is currently approximately 10

billion dollars;

WHEREAS, The loopholes for the very wealthy and those who are paid without
reporting their income to the IRS, such as prostitutes and drug dealers,
have prevented the US Government from collecting fair tax percentages

from all Americans; and

WHEREAS,

those who work in the US illegally are not currently paying Federal

Income Taxes

WHEREAS, A Federal Income Tax would

eradicate over half of the money needed to

operate the IRS while collecting taxes from all Americans closing all

loopholes; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that a federal sales tax of

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percent

on non-food items be implemented to replace the current federal tax

structure and procedures.

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 5

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A Resolution to Allow Federal Funding for Stem Gell

Research

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WHEREAS, embryonic stem cells can be developed without harming a fetus; WHEREAS, embryonic stem cell research is an important
as Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's diseases; and

and

step in curing ailments such

WHEREAS, many scientists are currently reluctant to enter

funding is uncertain; and

research fields where

WHEREAS, Federal funding would provide an opportunity for

flourish; and now, therefore, be it

stem cell research to

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that federal funding for embryonic stem
cell research shall be mandated.

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A Bill to authorize funding for Drug Gourts

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

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SECTION 1. Funding for drug courls will be authorized in the following amounts:

A. B.
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$125,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2013 $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018.

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SECTION 2. Drug courts will retain judicial power over offenders with substance abuse
problems.

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SECTION 3. Drug courts will retain the power to sentence offenders to substance abuse
treatment, mandatory periodic testing for drug use, and fines relating to both the cost of treatment and any damages.

SECTION 4. This law will go into effect May 7,2012. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

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A Resolution to minimize the use of antibiotics in the meat industry
WHEREAS,
Seventy percent of all antibiotics used in the United States goes to food

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animal production; and

WHEREAS, The meat industry use antibiotics to promote the growth of cows and pigs
rather than to treat illnesses; and

WHEREAS, The overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic

resistant microbes that
be

kill over 100,000 people each year; now, therefore,

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RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled require that antibiotics be used
by the food industry only to treat sick animals; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, all antibiotics used in the meat industry be administered by

licensed veterinarian. Introduced by Harker Heights High School

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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 8

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A Bill to Review US Pakistan Relations

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

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The United States will cease any future funding to the country of Pakistan.
as both

SECTION 2. "Funding" shall be defined

military and humanitarian aid.

SECTION 3. This law will take effect within six months of passage. SECTION 4. A. The Committee on Foreign Affairs of each chamber will begin an
investigation on all appropriations granted to Pakistan prior to this
legislation.

B. The Committee on Foreign Affairs of each chamber will then create a review on the appropriations granted to Pakistan.

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Introduced by Spring Woods High School

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 9

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A Bill Designating all Gonvicted Felons who die in Prison Mandatory Organ Donors
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

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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.

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SECTION 2. Upon release from their sentence, they may submit

themselves from the national registry.

a request

removing

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SECTION 3. Those prisoners who die while serving their sentences will have all usable
organs donated for use by the national registry.

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SECTION 4. Upon passage of this bill, allprisoners in the United States will be entered
into the national registry.

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SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

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A Resolution to Aid the Nation of Yemen

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WHEREAS, The government and economy Yemen is spiraling into complete ruin and it
seems inevitable that Yemen

will

soon become a failed state; and

WHEREAS, A water crisis

has erupted inside the country as many aquifers and basins

have been completely depleted; and

WHEREAS, A new branch of Al

Qaeda called

Al

Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

a deadlier threat than

(AQAP) has taken root in Yemen and is considered

all the other Al Qaeda branches by many experts; and

WHEREAS, The international community

has been slow and reluctant to help support

or provide aid for the Yemen government; and

WHEREAS, The Yemen government is caught in intense riots and the Yemeni dictator
is rapidly losing popularity; and

WHEREAS, LINICEF

has reported concern on the health and wellbeing of the Yemeni

children and innocent civilians caught in the turmoil; and

WHEREAS, Failure to prop up such an ailing nation could

have long term catastrophic

results or create another Somalia-like country; now, therefore, be

it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US government send economic
aid to international humanitarian organizations in Yemen currently.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the United States encourage stabilization of the Yemeni

government by asking opposition parties to meet at Washington DC this

fall to discuss
future.

a peaceful negotiation and compromise

for the country's

SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 11

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A Resolution to Pass SKFTA

WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS,
free trade is proven to add global stability; and South Korea has been a major trading partner with the United States for several years; and

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a Free Trade Agreement

(FTA) would provide jobs and add to our GDP;

and
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FTA would improve our relations and influence within volatile region of

East Asia; and

a South Korea Free Trade Agreement could lead to easier ratification

of

other important FTAs such as Columbia; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the South Korean Free Trade
Agreement be passed.

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A Resolution to Abandon Biofuels

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WHEREAS,

the United States federal government currently subsidizes the production

ofethanol and other biofuels by 45 cent/gal; and

WHEREAS, biofuels require significant WHEREAS,

amounts of land to produce; and

the United States does not possess the production capacity to significantly replace petroleum demands with biofuels; and

WHEREAS, food prices have

seen record highs in 2011and global population growth

may ecliPse food Production; and

WHEREAS, biofuel prodgction may discourage traditional food crop production or

encourage use

offood crops for that purpose; and

WHEREAS, protectionist policies hinder economic development in agriculture

dependent economies; and

WHEREAS, foreign nations have WHEREAS,

reacted to existing subsidies with anti-dumping and

other legislation; and

the reduction of carbon emissions from biofuel use is marginal at best;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the US abandon biofuel production
subsidies as a means of achieving a sustainable energy economy.
Introduced by Hottston Lamar High School

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SGDL GONGRE$S LEGISLATION NO. A Resolution to Withdraw from NATO

WHEREAS, The United

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States is currently the largest spender in the North

Atlantic

Treaty Organization, and

WHEREAS, Withdrawal from NATO could

American taxpayers

save 90

billion dollars per year for

WHEREAS, NATO

consists of 26 member states, and its charter deals solely with the

defense of said member states, and

WHEREAS, After the fall of the Soviet Union,

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said charler has been mostly fulfilled,

WHEREAS, The United Nations, another supranation al organization, is more inclusive and representative of the world's states and interests;now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled withdraw all military and
economic assets from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the United States shift all assets currently deployed in NATO to the United Nations

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A Resolution to Make Water Safe

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WHEREAS, millions of Americans

are exposed to tap water each day that poses a

serious health risk even though the water meets current government standards for safe drinking water; and

WHEREAS, the Safe Water Drinking Act

regulates only 91 chemical contaminates out

of nearly 400 that have a proven association with the risk of cancer and
other serious diseases even in small concentrations; and

WHEREAS, Environmental Protection Agency data indicates that more than 20 percent
of water facilities have violated federal water standards, with some violations continuing for more than a decade; and

WHEREAS,

these violations have occurred in every state; and and dumping

WHEREAS, violations of the Clean Water Act, including oil spills

of

dangerous chemicals into lakes, rivets, and other waters that serve as sources for municipal water facilities, have increased significantly over the last decade; and

WHEREAS, the EPA has failed to prosecute the vast majority of the violations it
the last decade; now, therefore, be it

is

charged with enforcing, including more than 1500 flagrant violations in

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the EPA should revise its safe water
standards to include regulation of all known toxins that pose a health risk at levels safe for consumption, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EPA should stringently enforce water

standards by prosecuting violators of the Safe Water Drinking Act and

of

the Clean Water Act.

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A Resolution to Abolish Felony Disenfranchisement

WHEREAS, many felonies
are relatively non serious crimes; and

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WHEREAS, lelony disenfranchisement discriminates WHEREAS, felony disenfranchisement WHEREAS, felons who vote WHEREAS,
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against racial minorities; and

can impact the results of an election; and

are less like to commit a crime again; and

truly democratic society must allow all its members to vote; and WI{EREAS, felony disenfranchisement is a violation of the fourleenth and twenty-sixth
amendment; now, therefore, be it
is RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that felony disenfranchisement

abolished for all elections in the United States

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO.

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A Resolution to decommission F-22 fighter jets

WHEREAS, the United States currently does not utilize theF-22 fighter jet for anything
but drills; and

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WHEREAS, the jets have not been used in a single live combat mission; and WHEREAS, it costs 350 million dollars to construct
single
as

well

as

to research and develop a

jet; and

WHEREAS, the United States government planned on building 339 of these fighter jets
by 2013; and

WHEREAS, the United States of America is in

fiscally precarious position; and

WHEREAS, the fighter jets currently deployed in combat are strong deterrents, are
cheaper to rebuild, and are field tested; now, therefore, be

it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States federal government
should decommission the F-22 program.

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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 17

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A Bill to Establish A Gyber-Defense Branch

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

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SECTION 1. The United States will hereby establish a branch dedicated to CyberDefense that

will consolidate online security

and coordinate policies.

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SECTION 2. The branch will oversee military and domestic threats to online assets well as create governmental regulations to increase US information
security.

SECTION 3. A. The Department of Defense will oversee the passage of the bill
as rhe branch itself.

as

well

B. Funding for this branch will start at $500 million.

SECTION 4. This law will take effect within ayear of passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

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A Resolution to Ratify the KORUS Free Trade Agreement

WHEREAS, The United
States is lacing an economic crisis; and States as the

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WHEREAS, Nations are expected to pass the United

economy in the next century; and

world's leading

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South Korea has nations around it that have proven themselves to be

hostile; and
South Korea's economy is heavily trade dependent; and increase US presence in East Asia

WHEREAS, This would

South Korea has the

world's

15th

largest economy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled ratify the KORUS FTA

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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. {9

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A Resolution on Pakistan
WHEREAS, Osama Bin Laden was fouSnd to be hiding in Paqkistan and was killed
there by U.S. forces; and

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WHEREAS, the nation has been known to hide information on terrorist related
activities; and

WHEREAS, some Pakistani military officials have been caught collaborating with
members of Al Qaida; and

WHEREAS, Pakistan does seem to become a growing threat to the United States
national security; and

WHEREAS, the Pakistani government seems to be increasingly unstable;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Pakistani loreign aid will only
sent to fund anti-poverty and education programs

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for all citizens until the

nation cooperates fully on anti-terrorism efforls ; and let it be

FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Pakistani government uses foreign aid on military
programs all aid will be stopped immediately until the nation agrees fully

with our conditions.

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A Resolution to prevent the need for future bank bail outs
WHERtrAS,
Recent bank bail outs cost the American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars;

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WHEREAS, The current plan to break up and divest the assets of failing banks will not be successful if multiple banking giants experience problems
at the same time; and

WHEREAS, The only competitive advantage for a bank to control over $ 100 billion in assets is the reassurance that the government will consider it "too big to fail"; and WHEREAS, The expectation of being bailed out by the govemment
leads the

banking giants indulge in poor business practices; now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, That the Student congress here assembled follow the lead of the united Kingdom and cap the size of banks at $100 billion in assets'

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ARESOLUTION TO STOP MAKING THE PENNY

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WHEREAS, the U. S. economy is recovering from a serious economic recession;

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WHEREAS, since 2006 the cost to manufacture the penny has been greater than the
face value of the coin due to rising metal prices; and

WHEREAS, the manufacturing cost has been steadily rising, reaching 1.79 cents to
make each penny in 2010; and

WHEREAS, it has been estimated that the United States wastes $900 million
on penny production and handling; and

a year

WHEREAS, the penny is no longer useful in today's society; and WHEREAS, other countries have been able to eliminate their one-cent coin without

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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 22

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A Resolution to Protect Funding for the Pell Grant

WHEREAS, the Pell Grant constitutes the backbone of many students' financial aid; WHEREAS,
due to the economic recession, more students meet the criteria to apply for

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Pell Grants; and

WHEREAS, the cuts

made to the Pell Grant have decreased the number of str-rdents

who can receive the grants; and

WHEREAS, the cuts have greatly diminished the amount of aid given to students
already receiving the grant; and

WHEREAS, without this grant many

students would be unable to attend college for

financial reasons; and now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that funding for the Pell Grant be
returned to 2008 levels.

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A Resolution to Protect Water Rights

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WHEREAS, the

14th amendment

to the constitution of the United State states that it

"forbids states from denying any person "life, liberty or property, without
due process

of law"; and

WHEREAS, cunent water rights exist according to necessity and are typically dictated
by the individual state; and

WHEREAS, water is a necessity; and

WHEREAS, many
states are drafting or trying to enact legislation that plans to establish

fees for properly owners to use their own well; and

WHEREAS, these fees would directly violate the 14tr' amendment by taking properly
rights with out due process of law and override current water rights;
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the lederal government will make
placing a fee on owners of wells using their water by any state legislation illegal.

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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 24

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A Resolution to Regulate Private Security Forces

5 WHEREAS, the US military as well as many US-based corporations regularly contract private security forces to fulhll a variety of duties in foreign countries; and 6 7 WHEREAS, these private security forces, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, are frequently the source of corruption, waste, and numerous human rights 8 abuses; and 9 10 WHEREAS, private security forces can sometimes undermine the authority of legitimate governments; and 11 1,2 WHEREAS, laws governing the conduct of these workers are nebulous, allowing companies like Blackwater to engage in illegal activities like assault, rape, 13 murder, and human trafficking with impunity, and; \4 15 WHEREAS, these forces often undermine counterinsurgency and peacekeeping effofis in countries around the world; now, therefore, be it 16 17 RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that any private security forces contracted by the US military or any US-owned corporation must agree to the 18 standards of conduct established by the Montreaux Document. 19
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A Resolution to Spur the Development of African Trade

relatively WHEREAS, Africa has a wellspring of natural and human resources that have been
untapped by the international arena until recent years;

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WHEREAS, Almost

million Chinese businessmen and workers have relocated themselves to

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Africa in recent Years: WHEREAS, The Chinese administration has sought business ties in Africa with increasing
interest;
pose WHEREAS, Afiican ports are among the least secure and developed in the world and
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security risk for future import of narcotics and illegal weapons to the United
States;

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lift or RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States government will
reduce all restrictions on trade, with an exception of restrictions that control

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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 do activities, are led by leaders condemned by the United States government, or

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by FURTHER RESOLVED, that the united States send aid or low-interest loans, overseen
are United States government-appointed commissions, to Afiican countries that

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to eligible as determined by previously listed attributes and are wholly receptive

port-development plans. Allocated funds

will

go to, and only to, the rehabilitation

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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

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A Bill to Amend the War Powers Act

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

SECTION

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A. S1542 of the War Powers Resolution(50 U.S.C l54l-1548) shallbe amended as "The
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

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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".

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B. S1544(b) of The War Powers Resolution shall be amended

as

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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

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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

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United States Armed Forces has been terminated"

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The revoked funding shall be reallocated to State Governments in the form of Block grants for the purpose of Education funding.

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A. The Department of Delense (DoD) shall be responsible for complying with the terms
of this legislation.

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B. In the

event the President does not comply with the terms of this legislation, this

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SECTTON 4.

Congress shall begin the process to impeach the President.

This law will take effect within six months of passage.

SECTION

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All laws in conflict with this legislation

are hereby declared null and void.

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SCDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 27

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A Resolution to Lift the Guban Embargo

WHEREAS, the Cuban embargo has had detrimental effect to the human rights of Cuban
citizens; and

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WHEREAS, the United

of oil; and

States has lost a potential trade partner in Cuba, especially that

WHEREAS, Raul Castro is willing to enter into diplomatic talks with the United
and

States;

WHEREAS, the Cuban embargo is no longer

be

needed to

fulfill its Cold War purpose; so

it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the Cuban Embargo enacted by the
United States be lifted.

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 28

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A Bill to Add Siblings to the FMLA

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:

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SECTION

siblings are hereby included

Medical Leave Act benefits.

as

eligible "immediate family" for the Family

SECTION 2. A person who has been employed for twelve months is eligible for up to
twelve months of unpaid leave to care for a sibling'

SECTION 3. Medical Insurance must not be discontinued due to absence from

employment due to circumstances related to Family Medical Leave that
relates to the care of a sibling.

SECTION 4. This law will take effect within six months of passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.

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A Resolution to Transition Away From Nuclear Power

WHEREAS, In light of catastrophic
energy; and events in Japan regarding the dangers of nuclear

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WHEREAS, Over 65 nuclear power plants in the United

frequently hit by natural disasters; and

States are near areas

WHEREAS, Power plants

pose a significant threat to the United States in the event a

natural disaster damages a power plant; and

WHEREAS, Nuclear power

has created a large amount of hazardous waste; and near nuclear power plants have a high risk

WHEREAS, American citizens living

of

cancer and other health risks; now, therefore, be

it

RESOLVED, That the Congress here assembled require the Federal Government to
begin a steady transition away from nuclear power to a safer alternative energy source.

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SGDL CONGRESS LEGISLATION NO. 30

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A Resolution To Declare A Palestinian State

WHEREAS, The 5 million people who live in the territories now controlled by the
Palestinian Authority deserve the right to self-determination and statehood; and,

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WHEREAS, There have been no meaningful discussions between the PA and the state of
Israel for the past four years; and

WHEREAS, History has shown that mounting tensions between the Jewish State and the
people of Palestine worsens U.S.-Arab relations worldwide; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations recognized Israel in 1949 and authorized its creation
from lands formerly known as Palestine; and

WHEREAS,

formal request to the UN for statehood recognition has been made by the

PA and is pending action by both the LIN General Assembly and the
Security Council; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that the United States government will
support the Palestinian statehood application; and its representatives in the Security Council and the General Assembly will be instructed to cast

affirmative votes for such a declaration; and, further, be it

RESOLVED, that Israel shall be requested to enter into immediate negotiations with the
PA to establish boundaries and a capitol city for the new nation, and that
should Israel reject such discussions, all military assistance provided by 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

WHEREAS, the current party factions encourage petty disputes and prevent the
passage of effective legislation,

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WHEREAS, the ideal face of any government should be an united front, WHEREAS, historical leaders like George Washington had advised against party factions, therefore, be

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RESOTVED by the Student Congress here assembled that all formal

parties be abolished and that all candidates must run as non-partisans.

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SGDL GONGRESS LEGISLATION NO' 32

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A Resolution to HelP Mexico Gombat Drug Violence

WHEREAS, The Mexican government
has proven

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wholly ineffective in fighting drug

violence from without and corruption within its own ranks; and

WHEREAS, The current level of material

support being lent by the United States to

Mexico has not been enough to restrain the cartels; and

WHEREAS,

Clashes between drug carlels and the Mexican government have become

increasingly destructive, claiming 6,300 lives in the past year; and

WHEREAS: Violence related to the cartels

has already begun to

spill over into border

states such as Texas and New Mexico and,

if left unchecked. will

inevitably spread., therefore, be it

RESOLVED by this Student Congress

here assembled that the

United States should

lend the Mexican government more funding, personnel and expertise in order to support it in its war against the drug cartels'

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A Resolution to $upport the Kyoto Protocol

WHEREAS, The United States continues to be one of the world's leading polluters
and strongest economies; and

WHEREAS, International cooperation is required to address problems such

global climate change, food shortages, epidemics, and natural disasters; and

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WHEREAS, The United States is mending its relationship with major allies such the European Union; and WHEREAS, President Barack 0bama deserves the support of Congress in promoting peace and multilateralism; and 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

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RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled move to have the United
States sign and ratify the I{yoto Protocol; and, be

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FURTHER RESOLVED, That this congress moves to assist other nations act
in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol.

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A BILL TO LIMIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

FOR PUBLIG SEGTOR EMPLOYEES
BE IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENTCONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT

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this section.

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Collective bargaining for Public Sector employees will be limited by the provisions in

,t. Lirnit collective bargaining lor public

increases

sector employees to wages. Total wage

will not

exceed a cap based on inflation unless approved by a referendutn.

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B. Contracts will be lirnited to one year and wages will be frozen until the new contract
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C. Collective bargaining units will be required to take annual votes to maintain

cerlification

as a union.

D. Employers would be prohibited from collecting union dues and members of collective bargaining units will not be required to pay union dues'

SECTION 2. These changes take effect upon the expiration of existing contracts. SECTION 3. The Department of Labor will oversee enforcement of this legislation.

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A BILL TO ELIMINATE AGRICULTURAL $UBSIDIES

BB IT ENACTED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT SECTION

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The United States willeliminate allagricultural subsidies.

SECTION 2. This bill shallgo in effect on July 1,2012.

SnCffON 3. The Department of Agriculture shall

be responsible for the enforcement of this bill.

SECTION 4. All other pieces of legislation in conflict with this legislation are declared null and void
by the passage of this bill.

SECTION 5. Money left over from the elimination of subsidies wil1go to paying the national debt.

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A RESOLUTION TO DI$GONTINUE U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN NAFTA

WHSREAS, The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has not achieved its intended
purpose

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offacilitating fair trade among separate, sovereign countries; and

and

WHBREAS, NAFTA has led to an exodus of American jobs

job opportunities; and

WffnREAS, NAFTA has exacerbated economic and political disparities between social classes in the
United States; and

WHEREAS, NAFTA has deepened trade deficits among United States' border nations; and WHEREAS, NAFTA no longer serves any strategic purpose; therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Student Congress here assembled that the United States shall hereby end its
participation in the Norlh American Free Trade Agreement.

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