Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies
Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies (page 4)
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Resolution to Prioritize Strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan Partnership to Enhance Global Supply Chain Security and Resilience
WHEREAS, there is near universal consensus among American policy makers on both sides of the aisle that the United States needs to assess and reduce supply chain vulnerabilities; and WHEREAS,…
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Memorial Supporting the Congressional Joint Resolution Proposing a Constitutional Amendment Requiring that SCOTUS Be Composed of Nine Justices
BE it resolved by the [INSERT LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER] of the State (or Commonwealth) of [INSERT STATE or COMMONWEALTH]: Section 1. That the Congress of the United States is directed…
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Model Application under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to Propose an Amendment to Require the Supreme Court of the United States to Be Composed of Nine Justices
Section 1. The legislature of [INSERT STATE NAME] hereby makes an application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Reassert Its Constitutional Authority over International Commerce
Whereas Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution confers upon Congress the exclusive authority “To regulate commerce with foreign nations.”; and Whereas Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S.
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Resolution Supporting the United States in Signing a Bilateral Trade Agreement with Taiwan
Whereas, the United States and Taiwan have enjoyed long-standing partnership with the shared common values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and Whereas, Taiwan is an exceedingly vibrant and dynamic…
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Statement of Principles on Facial Recognition Policy
I. Policymakers should avoid one-size fits all frameworks. Any framework should identify actual harms to consumers and be designed to protect against those harms. Prescriptive legislation should be avoided as…
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Emergency Power Limitation Act
Therefore, be it enacted: Section 1. Nothing in this act grants additional emergency powers to the governor or any other official. Section 2. State and local officials may issue nonbinding…
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Urging the United States Government to Keep the American People Safe and Healthy by Decreasing the Nation’s Dependency on Foreign Manufactured Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Medicine, Particularly from China
WHEREAS, many citizens of the United States depend on pharmaceutical drugs to cure, treat, or prevent disease and these drugs can result in lifesaving and life sustaining outcomes; and WHEREAS,…
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Statement of Principles to Inform Emergency Management Acts
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed flaws in and weaknesses of the emergency management policies in place in many states in the United States; and WHEREAS, one…
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Act to Prohibit Confucius Institutes in Public Institutions of Higher Education
The [INSERT LEGISLATIVE BODY] enacts: SECTION 1. [INSERT RELEVANT SECTION OF STATUTE REGARDING HIGHER EDUCATION] is amended by adding a new subdivision to read: “The [Board of Governors…
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Resolution Protecting the Basis of Federalism
WHEREAS the framers of the Constitution of the United States sought to create a “more perfect union” of many sovereign states and cede a miniscule amount of their power to…
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Resolution Urging Negotiation of a Bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom
Whereas, the United Kingdom separated from the European Union on January 31, 2020, thus gaining the right to determine its own trade policies; and Whereas, the United States and the…
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Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Re-Empowerment of the States Amendment
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of ____________, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, the people of the United States, through their elected state delegates, established the…
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Resolution Calling on Congress and the President to Protect the States’ Autonomy to Set Their Own Consent Procedures
Whereas, our unique governing system in the United States of America was designed to federate diverse States and people for vital national concerns, while preserving to the American people the…
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Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force
Whereas, our unique governing system in the United States of America was designed to federate diverse States and people for vital national concerns, while preserving to the American people the…
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Draft Resolution Supporting the United States’ Commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Year the Alliance Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has strengthened the transatlantic relationship since its formation on April 4, 1949; and…
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A Resolution Urging the United States to Decrease Dependence on Pharmaceuticals Manufactured Overseas
WHEREAS, many citizens of the United States depend on pharmaceutical drugs to cure, treat, or prevent disease and these drugs can result in lifesaving and life-sustaining outcomes; and…
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Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations ACT (“TRA”) was signed…
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Stopping and Preventing FGM Act
Stopping and Preventing FGM Act A. As used in this section, female genital mutilation shall mean all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female…
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Statement of Principles for Presidential Elections
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the current Electoral College system respects states as the essential units in our compound republic, protecting their power and voice in presidential elections; and WHEREAS, the…