January TDL #4 Congress Topics @ Princess Anne High School
Domestic
Electoral College
Mental Health
International
US-Russia Relations
Aid to the Philippines
Virginia
Death Penalty
Nuclear Power
Economic
Income Inequalities
Federal Reserve
32 comments:
Connor Reid
said...
A Bill to Institute the Progressive Income Tax ARTICLE I: Institute the progressive income tax on a federal level to alleviate the deficit at hand and level out income inequality in the United States. ARTICLE II: i. Progressive Income Tax- an income tax wherein the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increase ii. Income Inequality- The unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants in an economy ARTICLE III: The Internal Revenue Service will implement this legislation. ARTICLE IV: This bill will take effect within 6 months of passing ARTICLE V: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. Respectfully submitted, Connor Reid First Colonial High School
A BILL TO PROTECT THE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICA ARTICLE I: This bill shall increase categorical grants-in-aid to states and localities for mental health institutions ARTICLE II: Mental health is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” ARTICLE III: The shall be overseen by the U.S. Department of Health in congruence with the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations ARTICLE IV: This law shall go into effect July 1, 2014 ARTICLE V: All articles in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Sean M. Lewis, II First Colonial High School
A BILL TO ALLEVIATE INCOME INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES ARTICLE 1: This bill will prevent employers in the United States of America from paying any employee either more or less than another employee of the same rank and/or job description based on gender or ethnicity. ARTICLE 2: A tax will be imposed upon any business that is found to not pay people of the same rank or job of different ethnicities or genders an equal salary or wage. i. Income Inequality is defined as the unequal distribution of individual income across the various participants in the economy. ii. Employee is defined as one who works for a business or another person for wages or a salary. ARTICLE 3: This bill will be carried out by the Better Business Bureau and the International Revenue Service. ARTICLE 4: This bill shall be enacted within six months of passage. ARTICLE 5: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectably submitted, Jordan Young First Colonial High School
A bill to strengthen relations with Russia Whereas, the United States’ support of Ukraine has been frowned upon by Russia. Whereas, relations with Russia have faltered since Putin’s inauguration. Whereas, Russia may be susceptible to support from other countries after the bombings in the city of Volgograd. Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress hereby assembled, that the United States work to improve its relationship with Russia.
A Resolution to prohibit the establishment of a Nuclear Power Plant in the State of Virginia.
• Whereas, the establishment of a nuclear power plant wouldn’t benefit the State of Virginia. • Whereas, taxes in Virginia would be needed to increase to meet the capital demands needed to finance the construction of the nuclear power plant. • Whereas, the wildlife of Virginia and their habitats would be harmed. • Whereas, other sources of renewable resources are much more beneficial and cleaner for Virginia. • Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress here assembled, that all legislation regarding the establishment of a nuclear power plant be prohibited in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Respectfully Submitted, Mark Bengson Hickory High School
A BILL TO ABANDON THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE FOR DIRECT VOTING
Be it enacted by this student congress here assembled that, 1. The UNited States shall cease the use of the electoral college for all future presidential elections.
2. Upon passage of this bill the UNited States shall abandon the use of the electoral college completely. This will be in effect for all presidential elections occurring in the United States after March 1, 2014. The United States will then elect all future presidents by using the direct voting method during presidential elections.
3. The UNited States Office of the Federal Register shall oversee this operation and allocate appropriate funding as needed.
4. This bill will go into effect by March, 1, 2014.
5. All articles in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Article I: The United States Federal Government will increase its progressive tax rates in order to lower income inequality in America.
Article II: This new tax bracket will include a 42% tax rate for Americans earning over $432,201 annually; a 39% tax rate for those earning between $405,101 and $432,200 annually; and a 35% tax rate for those earning between $206,601 and $405,100 annually.
Article III: This Bill will be overseen by the United States Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.
Article IV: This Bill will be enacted on April 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Sabrina McAllister Smithfield High School
Article I: The United States Federal Government will discontinue its use of the Electoral College for Presidential elections.
Article II: Presidential Elections will now be held in a popular vote format in which the candidate receiving a higher number of overall votes casted will be named the winner.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by election officials in each state as well as the District of Columbia.
Article IV: This Bill will take effect on the 1st of January, 2016.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, James Willson Smithfield High School
Article I: The United States Federal Government will increase its military, economic and medical aid to the Philippines by 60% over the next 12 months.
Article II: The U.S. military advisors will cooperate with the Filipino military in coordinating action against Muslim insurgent groups.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Article IV: The operation will be implemented on February 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Duane Dzubilo Smithfield High School
A Bill to Increase Funding for Nuclear Power Facilities in Virginia
Article I: The state of Virginia will increase its funding for nuclear power plants throughout the Commonwealth.
Article II: Nuclear power is the use of exothermic nuclear processes to generate useful heat and electricity. This includes nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion.
Article III: The United States Department of Energy will oversee this bill.
Article IV: The operation will be enacted on March 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws conflicting with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Ashley Deese Smithfield High School
A Bill to Expand the Use of the Death Penalty in Virginia
Article I: The state of Virginia will expand the use of the death penalty to individuals involved in a homicide who are not convicted as the “triggerman”.
Article II: The “triggerman” is defined as the one individual or individuals who directly put an end to the life of the victim.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by the Virginia Department of Justice.
Article IV: The bill will be enacted on September 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws conflicting with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Saveon Artis Smithfield High School
Brittany Russell- First Colonial High School
said...
A RESOLUTION TO IMPROVE UNITED STATES & RUSSIA RELATIONS
WHEREAS Relations between the United States and Russia have grown strained &WHEREAS United States foreign policy regarding Russia is failing on many accounts &
WHEREAS Russia and the United States are global superpowers and should strive to set an example of peaceful cooperation for the rest of the world thusBE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED that the United States should increase efforts to improve relations with Russia through establishing biannual unilateral meeting
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED: That unilateral meetings shall be attended by leading diplomats from each nation and will take place at a neutral location.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Brittany M. Russell First Colonial High School
A RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN VIRGINIA
WHEREAS: Life imprisonment is more cost effective than the death penalty and
WHEREAS: The death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent and
WHEREAS: the death penalty is a threat to justice,
BE IT RESOLVED by this Congress here assembled that the State of Virginia shall no longer sentence any criminal to death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any offender that has been sentenced to death be given life in prison with no chance of parole in place of the death penalty.
Respectfully submitted, Kelsey Terry First Colonial High School
A Resolution about Stricter Regulations on the Safety Net
01 WHEREAS income inequality in Virginia has greatly increased; and 02 03 Whereas the gap between rich and poor Virginia residents is 04 appalling and needs to be mitigated; and 05 06 Whereas the causes of the increase in income inequality also need 07 to be addressed; and 08 09 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Virginia must pass clearly defined 10 regulations about the safety net that fully consider and weigh all 11 consequences of expanding it.
Respectfully submitted, Lexi Acklinbarbour Warwick High School
01 WHEREAS the Philippines are in need of aid; and 02 03 Whereas the United States is now giving meager assistance; and 04 05 Whereas people will die of starvation and lack of needs; and 06 07 Whereas the Philippines will eventually weaken; 08 09 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT 10 the United States should help the Philippines.
Respectfully submitted, Garrett Cinnamon Warwick High School
01 Article I: All criminals convicted of first-degree murder should be 02 put to death. 03 04 Article II: These executions shall be carried out by lethal injection. 05 06 Article III: This bill will be enforced by the Virginia Department 07 of Corrections. 08 09 This bill goes into effect immediately. 10 11 All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted, Christian Murphy Warwick High School
Federal Reserve Representation Reform BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: SECTION 1. The number of chairs in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System will be expanded to thirteen, and that voting privileges will be extended to all twelve Reserve Bank Presidents in the Federal Open Market Committee. SECTION 2. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve will include thirteen members rather than the original seven all of which are appointed by the President and approved by Senate, in so serving the original term length of fourteen years. All twelve Reserve Bank Presidents representing their original Reserve Bank Regions will be extended the privilege of voting on acts proposed in Federal Open Market Committee Meetings, resulting in twenty-five voting members present at such meeting. SECTION 3. A. Congress and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve will be responsible for the enforcement of this bill. B. The Board of Governors is responsible for supplying annual reports to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in addition, Congress will be responsible for monitoring the proper conduct of this Board of Governors. SECTION 4. This law will take effect within one year of passage. SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted, Erod Baybay Landstown Highschool
A Resolution to WHEREAS, The America is currently in debt; and WHEREAS, American manufactures are incapable of competing with Chinese manufacturers; and WHEREAS, loss of U.S manufactures leads to loss of jobs; and WHEREAS, the only way to compete with China is to lower the value of the dollar; and now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that. The United States of America lower the value of the American dollar by way of the Federal Reserve Introduced by Representative Jeremiah Amos Grassfield Highschool
A Resolution to Allow Medical Facilities and Other Places for Support of Mental Health to Hold Patients of Mental Illness Against Their will While They are Unstable as it is in Everyone’s Best Interest to Hold Them Until They are Stable.
WHEREAS, People who suffer from a mental illness should be held against their will if they attempt to leave a designated safe areas; and WHEREAS, it is everyone’s best interest for these patients to be detained because they can be dangerous to themselves and others; and WHEREAS, people that have mental illnesses may not be able to function well in society, so it would be ideal to support them until they can function on their own to improve the society and economy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled make the following recommendation that mental health patients be detained even against their will until they are stable.
Respectfully Submitted Carolyn Rock Western Branch High School
A resolution to give an incentive in order to increase the amount of nuclear power in Virginia.
Whereas, a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is a nuclear power source that is safer in comparison to large-scale nuclear power plants; and Whereas, a SMR is more cost-effective in comparison to other power sources; and, Whereas, the investments could provide Virginia with a much needed renewable power source, and Whereas, a majority of the population is in favor of nuclear energy; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Student Congress here assembled that Virginia will increase its amount of Nuclear Energy facilities by offering a tax break for energy companies investing in Small Modular Reactors:
A RESOLUTION TO URGE KEEPING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE INTACT
WHEREAS, The electoral college was established in 1787 as a compromise between a popular vote and a congressional vote; and, WHEREAS, Having the electoral college helps to ensure the greatest representation of the American public during elections; and, WHEREAS, Its absence could promote a type of mobocracy as opposed to a democracy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By this congress that the electoral college not be abolished nor that it be restricted in its current voting capabilities.
Respectfully submitted, DoñaMaría Reed Landstown High School
A Resolution to Ensure the Welfare of Students with Mental Illnesses
• Whereas, mentally ill students in the United States are often ostracized by teachers and peers. • Whereas, many mental illnesses such as ADHD or anxiety negatively affect school performance. • Whereas, students with mental illness are not able to achieve their full academic potential due to non-inclusive teaching methods. • Whereas, school policies isolate those students with mental illness, rather than support those students. • Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress here assembled, that the American Public Education System instill more varied teaching methods, more assistance, and more measures to prevent ostracism to its mentally ill students.
Respectfully Submitted, Devon Corley Grassfield High School
A Resolution to cease the Use of the Death Penalty
WHEREAS, Virginia has had a long dark history with the Death Penalty; and is second in the US for most executions. WHEREAS, the Death Penalty is cruel and inhumane ; and it goes against the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution. WHEREAS, Virginia has the shortest time between Conviction to Execution people that had a chance of being innocent might have never been able to be proven as such. WHEREAS, Virginia has some of the harshest methods of dealing the death penalty and should offer more availability to life without parole; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Virginia cease the use of the Death Penalty and give more availability to the life without parole. Introduced by Senator Leaha Pohlman Grassfield High School
A Resolution Regarding Russo-American Relations Whereas, Russo-American relations are deteriorating; and Whereas, the United States has created legislation in opposition of Russian human rights policies; and Whereas, Russia has implemented retaliatory legislation impairing Russo-American interpersonal relations; and Whereas, the only topic currently agreed upon by these two countries is environmental issues; Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress that the United Nations will sanction talks encouraging a joint environmental effort headed by the United States and Russian governments.
Respectfully submitted, Chelsea Adams Great Bridge High School
A Resolution to Reduce Tax Cuts For Rich WHEREAS, America currently has the highest income disparity since the nineteen twenties; and WHEREAS, The top one percent of Americans hold forty percent of America’s wealth; and WHEREAS, Tax cuts for this group are unnecessary and do not help the economy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that tax cuts for the rich be reduced. Respectfully Submitted, Divya Karuturi Grassfield High School
Summer Stuart-Great Bridge High School said... A RESOLTUTION AGAINIST THE DEATH PENATLY 1 Whereas, Capital punishment is a mark of a primitive nation in an undeveloped 2 society 3Whereas, wrongful conviction on the death row 4 Whereas, most heinous crimes are not deterred by laws 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY STUDENT CONGRESS ASSEMBLED THAT there are other alternatives for the death penalty Respectfully submitted, Summer Stuart Great Bridge High School
Dale Rise - Great Bridge Middle School said... A RESOLUTION TO PROLIFERATE THE USE OF NUCLEAR POWER IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA Whereas, nuclear energy is an efficient form of power generation, making it a better alternative to fossil fuels, and Whereas, nuclear power is both controlled and safe, and Whereas, nuclear energy is well developed and commonly used around the world BE IT RESOLVED BY STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT nuclear energy be encouraged in the Commonwealth. Respectfully submitted, Dale Rise Great Bridge High School
32 comments:
A Bill to Institute the Progressive Income Tax
ARTICLE I: Institute the progressive income tax on a federal level to alleviate the deficit at hand and level out income inequality in the United States.
ARTICLE II:
i. Progressive Income Tax- an income tax wherein the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increase
ii. Income Inequality- The unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants in an economy
ARTICLE III: The Internal Revenue Service will implement this legislation.
ARTICLE IV: This bill will take effect within 6 months of passing
ARTICLE V: All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Connor Reid
First Colonial High School
A BILL TO PROTECT THE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICA
ARTICLE I: This bill shall increase categorical grants-in-aid to states and localities for mental health institutions
ARTICLE II: Mental health is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
ARTICLE III: The shall be overseen by the U.S. Department of Health in congruence with the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations
ARTICLE IV: This law shall go into effect July 1, 2014
ARTICLE V: All articles in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean M. Lewis, II
First Colonial High School
A BILL TO ALLEVIATE INCOME INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES
ARTICLE 1: This bill will prevent employers in the United States of America from paying any employee either more or less than another employee of the same rank and/or job description based on gender or ethnicity.
ARTICLE 2: A tax will be imposed upon any business that is found to not pay people of the same rank or job of different ethnicities or genders an equal salary or wage.
i. Income Inequality is defined as the unequal distribution of individual income across the various participants in the economy.
ii. Employee is defined as one who works for a business or another person for wages or a salary.
ARTICLE 3: This bill will be carried out by the Better Business Bureau and the International Revenue Service.
ARTICLE 4: This bill shall be enacted within six months of passage.
ARTICLE 5: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectably submitted,
Jordan Young
First Colonial High School
A BILL TO BAN THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY PLANTS IN VIRGINIA
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT
Article I: The Virginia State Government will ban the construction and use of nuclear energy power plants.
Article II: Nuclear Energy is defined as electricity generated by power plants that derive their heat from fission in a nuclear reactor.
Article III: This legislation will be overseen by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy.
Article IV: This legislation will go into effect no later than July 1, 2014.
Article V: All articles in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucas Anderton
First Colonial High School
A Bill to Abolish the Death Penalty in Virginia
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The Virginia death penalty shall be abolished
SECTION 2. Death Penalty is defined as “the punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime.”
SECTION 3. This shall be oversee by the Virginia Department of Corrections
SECTION 4. This shall go into effect immediately
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brianne Habit
First Colonial High School
A bill to strengthen relations with Russia
Whereas, the United States’ support of Ukraine has been frowned upon by Russia.
Whereas, relations with Russia have faltered since Putin’s inauguration.
Whereas, Russia may be susceptible to support from other countries after the bombings in the city of Volgograd.
Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress hereby assembled, that the United States work to improve its relationship with Russia.
A Resolution to prohibit the establishment of a Nuclear Power Plant in the State of Virginia.
• Whereas, the establishment of a nuclear power plant wouldn’t benefit the State of Virginia.
• Whereas, taxes in Virginia would be needed to increase to meet the capital demands needed to finance the construction of the nuclear power plant.
• Whereas, the wildlife of Virginia and their habitats would be harmed.
• Whereas, other sources of renewable resources are much more beneficial and cleaner for Virginia.
• Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress here assembled, that all legislation regarding the establishment of a nuclear power plant be prohibited in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Bengson
Hickory High School
A BILL TO ABANDON THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE FOR DIRECT VOTING
Be it enacted by this student congress here assembled that,
1.
The UNited States shall cease the use of the electoral college for all future presidential elections.
2.
Upon passage of this bill the UNited States shall abandon the use of the electoral college completely. This will be in effect for all presidential elections occurring in the United States after March 1, 2014. The United States will then elect all future presidents by using the direct voting method during presidential elections.
3.
The UNited States Office of the Federal Register shall oversee this operation and allocate appropriate funding as needed.
4.
This bill will go into effect by March, 1, 2014.
5.
All articles in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Peck
First Colonial High School
A Bill to Decrease Income Inequality
Article I: The United States Federal Government will increase its progressive tax rates in order to lower income inequality in America.
Article II: This new tax bracket will include a 42% tax rate for Americans earning over $432,201 annually; a 39% tax rate for those earning between $405,101 and $432,200 annually; and a 35% tax rate for those earning between $206,601 and $405,100 annually.
Article III: This Bill will be overseen by the United States Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.
Article IV: This Bill will be enacted on April 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Sabrina McAllister
Smithfield High School
A Bill to Abolish the Electoral College
Article I: The United States Federal Government will discontinue its use of the Electoral College for Presidential elections.
Article II: Presidential Elections will now be held in a popular vote format in which the candidate receiving a higher number of overall votes casted will be named the winner.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by election officials in each state as well as the District of Columbia.
Article IV: This Bill will take effect on the 1st of January, 2016.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
James Willson
Smithfield High School
A Bill to Increase Foreign Aid to the Philippines
Article I: The United States Federal Government will increase its military, economic and medical aid to the Philippines by 60% over the next 12 months.
Article II: The U.S. military advisors will cooperate with the Filipino military in coordinating action against Muslim insurgent groups.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Article IV: The operation will be implemented on February 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Duane Dzubilo
Smithfield High School
A Bill to Increase Funding for Nuclear Power Facilities in Virginia
Article I: The state of Virginia will increase its funding for nuclear power plants throughout the Commonwealth.
Article II: Nuclear power is the use of exothermic nuclear processes to generate useful heat and electricity. This includes nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion.
Article III: The United States Department of Energy will oversee this bill.
Article IV: The operation will be enacted on March 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws conflicting with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashley Deese
Smithfield High School
A Bill to Expand the Use of the Death Penalty in Virginia
Article I: The state of Virginia will expand the use of the death penalty to individuals involved in a homicide who are not convicted as the “triggerman”.
Article II: The “triggerman” is defined as the one individual or individuals who directly put an end to the life of the victim.
Article III: This bill will be overseen by the Virginia Department of Justice.
Article IV: The bill will be enacted on September 1, 2014.
Article V: All laws conflicting with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Saveon Artis
Smithfield High School
A RESOLUTION TO IMPROVE UNITED STATES & RUSSIA RELATIONS
WHEREAS Relations between the United States and Russia have grown strained &WHEREAS United States foreign policy regarding Russia is failing on many accounts &
WHEREAS Russia and the United States are global superpowers and should strive to set an example of peaceful cooperation for the rest of the world thusBE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED that the United States should increase efforts to improve relations with Russia through establishing biannual unilateral meeting
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED: That unilateral meetings shall be attended by leading diplomats from each nation and will take place at a neutral location.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Brittany M. Russell
First Colonial High School
A RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY IN VIRGINIA
WHEREAS: Life imprisonment is more cost effective than the death penalty and
WHEREAS: The death penalty is not an effective crime deterrent and
WHEREAS: the death penalty is a threat to justice,
BE IT RESOLVED by this Congress here assembled that the State of Virginia shall no longer sentence any criminal to death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any offender that has been sentenced to death be given life in prison with no chance of parole in place of the death penalty.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelsey Terry
First Colonial High School
A Resolution about Stricter Regulations on the Safety Net
01 WHEREAS income inequality in Virginia has greatly increased; and
02
03 Whereas the gap between rich and poor Virginia residents is
04 appalling and needs to be mitigated; and
05
06 Whereas the causes of the increase in income inequality also need
07 to be addressed; and
08
09 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Virginia must pass clearly defined
10 regulations about the safety net that fully consider and weigh all
11 consequences of expanding it.
Respectfully submitted,
Lexi Acklinbarbour
Warwick High School
A Resolution in Support of Aid to the Philippines
01 WHEREAS the Philippines are in need of aid; and
02
03 Whereas the United States is now giving meager assistance; and
04
05 Whereas people will die of starvation and lack of needs; and
06
07 Whereas the Philippines will eventually weaken;
08
09 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT
10 the United States should help the Philippines.
Respectfully submitted,
Garrett Cinnamon
Warwick High School
A Bill to Mandate the Death Penalty
01 Article I: All criminals convicted of first-degree murder should be
02 put to death.
03
04 Article II: These executions shall be carried out by lethal injection.
05
06 Article III: This bill will be enforced by the Virginia Department
07 of Corrections.
08
09 This bill goes into effect immediately.
10
11 All laws in conflict with this bill are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully submitted,
Christian Murphy
Warwick High School
Federal Reserve Representation Reform
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT:
SECTION 1. The number of chairs in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System will be expanded to thirteen, and that voting privileges will be extended to all twelve Reserve Bank Presidents in the Federal Open Market Committee.
SECTION 2. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve will include thirteen members rather than the original seven all of which are appointed by the President and approved by Senate, in so serving the original term length of fourteen years. All twelve Reserve Bank Presidents representing their original Reserve Bank Regions will be extended the privilege of voting on acts proposed in Federal Open Market Committee Meetings, resulting in twenty-five voting members present at such meeting.
SECTION 3. A. Congress and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve will be responsible for the enforcement of this bill.
B. The Board of Governors is responsible for supplying annual reports to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in addition, Congress will be responsible for monitoring the proper conduct of this Board of Governors.
SECTION 4. This law will take effect within one year of passage.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erod Baybay
Landstown Highschool
A Resolution to
WHEREAS, The America is currently in debt; and
WHEREAS, American manufactures are incapable of competing with Chinese manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, loss of U.S manufactures leads to loss of jobs; and
WHEREAS, the only way to compete with China is to lower the value of the dollar; and
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that. The United States of America lower the value of the American dollar by way of the Federal Reserve
Introduced by Representative Jeremiah Amos
Grassfield Highschool
A Resolution to Allow Medical Facilities and Other Places for Support of Mental Health to Hold Patients of Mental Illness Against Their will While They are Unstable as it is in Everyone’s Best Interest to Hold Them Until They are Stable.
WHEREAS, People who suffer from a mental illness should be held against their will if they attempt to leave a designated safe areas; and
WHEREAS, it is everyone’s best interest for these patients to be detained because they can be dangerous to themselves and others; and
WHEREAS, people that have mental illnesses may not be able to function well in society, so it would be ideal to support them until they can function on their own to improve the society and economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Congress here assembled make the following recommendation that mental health patients be detained even against their will until they are stable.
Respectfully Submitted
Carolyn Rock
Western Branch High School
A resolution to give an incentive in order to increase the amount of nuclear power in Virginia.
Whereas, a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is a nuclear power source that is safer in comparison to large-scale nuclear power plants; and
Whereas, a SMR is more cost-effective in comparison to other power sources; and,
Whereas, the investments could provide Virginia with a much needed renewable power source, and
Whereas, a majority of the population is in favor of nuclear energy; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Student Congress here assembled that Virginia will increase its amount of Nuclear Energy facilities by offering a tax break for energy companies investing in Small Modular Reactors:
A resolution to keep the death penalty as punishment for certain predetermined crimes
Whereas, death is the ultimate deterrent of crime; and
Whereas, methods of execution have become more civilized over time;
Therefore be it resolved by Student Congress here assembled that the death penalty be kept as punishment for specific crimes.
Respectfully submitted,
Zach McRae
A RESOLUTION TO URGE KEEPING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE INTACT
WHEREAS, The electoral college was established in 1787 as a compromise between a popular vote and a congressional vote; and,
WHEREAS, Having the electoral college helps to ensure the greatest representation of the American public during elections; and,
WHEREAS, Its absence could promote a type of mobocracy as opposed to a democracy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By this congress that the electoral college not be abolished nor that it be restricted in its current voting capabilities.
Respectfully submitted,
DoñaMaría Reed
Landstown High School
A Resolution to Ensure the Welfare of Students with Mental Illnesses
• Whereas, mentally ill students in the United States are often ostracized by teachers and peers.
• Whereas, many mental illnesses such as ADHD or anxiety negatively affect school performance.
• Whereas, students with mental illness are not able to achieve their full academic potential due to non-inclusive teaching methods.
• Whereas, school policies isolate those students with mental illness, rather than support those students.
• Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress here assembled, that the American Public Education System instill more varied teaching methods, more assistance, and more measures to prevent ostracism to its mentally ill students.
Respectfully Submitted,
Devon Corley
Grassfield High School
A Resolution to cease the Use of the Death Penalty
WHEREAS, Virginia has had a long dark history with the Death Penalty; and is second in the US for most executions.
WHEREAS, the Death Penalty is cruel and inhumane ; and it goes against the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
WHEREAS, Virginia has the shortest time between Conviction to Execution people that had a chance of being innocent might have never been able to be proven as such.
WHEREAS, Virginia has some of the harshest methods of dealing the death penalty and should offer more availability to life without parole; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that Virginia cease the use of the Death Penalty and give more availability to the life without parole.
Introduced by Senator Leaha Pohlman Grassfield High School
Resolution to improve American mental health care system
Whereas: Inadequate funding of psychiatric treatment facilities has led to inadequate care for patients
Whereas: American societal trends have revealed a rise in mental health disorders and patients
Whereas: Collapses in mental health care can pose a danger for both the patient and those surrounding him/her
Whereas: Improving the mental health care system improves the mental healthcare system as a whole
Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress hereby assembled, that the United States work to improve its mental health care system.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Cameron Wooddell
Grassfield High School
A Resolution Regarding Russo-American Relations
Whereas, Russo-American relations are deteriorating; and
Whereas, the United States has created legislation in opposition of Russian human rights policies; and
Whereas, Russia has implemented retaliatory legislation impairing Russo-American interpersonal relations; and
Whereas, the only topic currently agreed upon by these two countries is environmental issues;
Therefore, be it resolved by this student congress that the United Nations will sanction talks encouraging a joint environmental effort headed by the United States and Russian governments.
Respectfully submitted,
Chelsea Adams
Great Bridge High School
A Resolution to Reduce Tax Cuts For Rich
WHEREAS, America currently has the highest income disparity since the nineteen twenties; and
WHEREAS, The top one percent of Americans hold forty percent of America’s wealth; and
WHEREAS, Tax cuts for this group are unnecessary and do not help the economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Congress here assembled that tax cuts for the rich be reduced.
Respectfully Submitted,
Divya Karuturi
Grassfield High School
Summer Stuart-Great Bridge High School said...
A RESOLTUTION AGAINIST THE DEATH PENATLY
1 Whereas, Capital punishment is a mark of a primitive nation in an undeveloped
2 society
3Whereas, wrongful conviction on the death row
4 Whereas, most heinous crimes are not deterred by laws
5 BE IT RESOLVED BY STUDENT CONGRESS ASSEMBLED THAT there are other alternatives for the death penalty
Respectfully submitted,
Summer Stuart
Great Bridge High School
Dale Rise - Great Bridge Middle School said...
A RESOLUTION TO PROLIFERATE THE USE OF NUCLEAR POWER IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
Whereas, nuclear energy is an efficient form of power generation, making it a better alternative to fossil fuels, and
Whereas, nuclear power is both controlled and safe, and
Whereas, nuclear energy is well developed and commonly used around the world
BE IT RESOLVED BY STUDENT CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT nuclear energy be encouraged in the Commonwealth.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale Rise
Great Bridge High School
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