YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Science, Space, and Technology – Blue House Committee
Ari Heilbrunn Harrison High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Ban the Bump Stock
BE IT HEREBY ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: WHEREAS this very tool, created by Americans in order to bypass previously created and implemented bipartisan legislation, has been extremely frowned upon since its initial introduction, WHEREAS this piece of technology was created without the intent of human interaction, use, and confrontation, WHEREAS this $100 addition can turn a legal firearm into an illegal killing machine, WHEREAS the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) already repealed legislation making this product illegal and deeming it unsafe in 2005, WHEREAS the ATF’s later withdrawal of replacement in 2010 is representative of the true gray area that exists in the argument of this product, WHEREAS this product is currently unregulated and is available to the masses, WHEREAS this is the very tool that allowed someone to kill 58 people in less than ten minutes just a few months ago.
Section 1: The ATF must officially recognize the “Bump Stock” as a firearm-related product.
Sub-Section A: Let the “Bump Stock” by defined as an attachment used to turn Semi- automatic rifles into fully-automatic rifles
Section 2: Let the Bump Stock be banned in all areas and forums in the United States of America.
Sub-Section A: Let “all areas and forums” be defined as any site in which a gun is present; including hunting areas, gun ranges, and in storage lockers.
Section 3: The minimum sentence for individuals convicted of illegal possession of a Bump Stock shall be ten (10) years in prison or a $100,000 fine.
Sub-Section A: No immediate appeals will be granted.
Sub-Section B: The convicted felon will be able to apply for early release on parole after a minimum of five (5) years.
Section 4: If you are caught with a Bump Stock in your possession, the proceedings outlined in Section 3 will be carried out, with all sentence durations and fine penalties cut in half.
Section 5: This bill will be enacted 91 days after passage.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House- Science Space and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Ariella Frank Montclair High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: Space Exploration
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas it costs about $10,000 to get a single pound of mass into low earth orbit. (nasa) Whereas Technology can only partially mitigate the effects on the physical and psychological well-being of people. (nasa) Whereas Access to space is limited to robotic spacecraft and to select highly-trained individual participants who perform experiments on behalf of others. (nasa) Whereas only 560 humans have ever been to space. (reddit) Whereas technologies needed to enable permanent, self-sufficient human settlements away from Earth do not exist which poses significant risk to personnel if resupply missions do not arrive on time. (nasa) Whereas the body is exposed to dangerous high-energy protons. (listzomania)
Section 1: Terminate all space exploration.
Subsection A: Space exploration is defined as the ongoing discovery and exploration of celestial structures in outer space by means of continuously evolving and growing space technology.
Section 2: Department of Defense Manned Space Flight Support Office.
Section 3: This bill will go into effect 91 days after passage.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House: Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Benjamin Mehmedovic Branford High School
Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act To Preserve Federal Election Integrity
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas the US presidential election of 2017 had undoubtedly been meddled with by Russia, Whereas up to 39 states’ elections systems were hacked by Russia, Whereas countless voters were turned away at polling locations as a result of online voter registration record manipulations, Whereas some states don’t have mandated auditing. The outlined problems with the US election systems are an urgent problem that can pose a grave threat to the integrity of the US Government.
Section 1: The utilization of the internet, in any form, as a means of executing federal elections shall be prohibited indefinitely.
Section 2: Election systems must have a paper trail and audit capabilities in order to be used for voting in future federal elections.
Section 3: The utilization of the internet, in any form, as a means for voter registrations shall allowed provided that; Subsection A: An online voter registration deadline shall be set, so that a state can confidently execute the measures outlined below after the registrations have closed. Subsection B: Online voter registrations must be audited with other state databases before an election, ensuring the correct identity information is recorded. Subsection C: In a case where voter’s information is perceived to be incorrect, a notification of some sort shall be sent instructing the voter to re-register through other means before an election. Subsection D: After auditing is complete, back-up paper records shall be updated before a federal election.
Section 4: Funds for the changes necessary to meet this bill’s requirements shall be funded by the US Government in the next midterm elections (2018) and the next presidential elections (2020); states must assume responsibility for funding thereafter.
Section 5: Funding for this bill shall be determined by the Ways and Means Committee.
Section 6: This bill shall go into effect ninety-one (91) days after passage.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House - Science, Space and Technology Committee Anne Capelli Newark Academy Author Delegation
Be it hereby resolved by the Yale Model Congress Title: A Bill to Implement a Health Care Program for All Astronauts
Preamble: Whereas astronauts endure vigorous launch conditions, the harsh vacuum of space and a demanding reentry to Earth’s surface; whereas missions used to require astronauts to spend days in space, the International Space Station currently enables astronauts to remain in space for months at a time, which can lead to larger and delayed risks and impacts on an astronaut’s health; whereas long term health effects have been reported such as osteoporosis and loss in bone density due to weightlessness, impact on vision by 60% of ISS astronauts, and an increased risk of cancer due to radiation exposure; whereas the future holds longer and more strenuous missions, and hopefully going further into deep space, both of which would result in a higher likelihood of health risks; whereas, only active NASA astronauts are provided with comprehensive healthcare; whereas providing healthcare to former astronauts who are more likely to show the symptoms of extended space travel would also provide NASA with insight of what future astronauts are at risk of; whereas only 60% of living astronauts take part in the voluntary screening process currently offered by NASA, an official health care program would increase use and collection of data; whereas NASA should provide healthcare for astronauts before, during and after their mission(s) in turn for their service to the nation and their service to science,
Section 1: NASA shall provide a health care program for all astronauts, regardless of their active status.
Section 2: Existing astronaut health care systems shall remain in place.
Subsection A: New astronauts, or astronaut who do not currently have a health care program shall be given to option to choose between the proposed system and others already in place.
Section 3: $4 million shall be added to NASA’s annual budget.
Section 4: Funding for this bill shall be appropriated by the Ways and Means Committee.
Section 5: This bill shall go into effect in one year.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House - Science, Space and Technology Committee Carl Short Trevor Day School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Gain Access to Data for Public Safety
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas the gap between law enforcement's authority and their investigative capacity is problematic and offers a potential public safety risk. Whereas encryption is ubiquitous and very hard to crack by the FBI or other law enforcement agencies. Whereas the general population is suspicious of the federal government being able to access their phones or devices. Whereas a recently declassified report states that the NSA and other intelligence agencies have been undertaking far less surveillance than previously believed. Whereas without the ability to crack or access potential valuable and lifesaving information within servers or devices, the FBI cannot perform their job as thoroughly as possible. Whereas companies such as Apple believe giving the FBI means to crack encryption makes their customers vulnerable to possible hacks or cyber-attacks. Whereas the information in these phones would only be accessed when necessary and for lifesaving or prosecution issues.
Section 1:The FBI will be given the right to demand help from tech companies in order to conduct an investigation
Subsection A: This will include both access to encryption code as well as the ability to monitor servers.
Section 2: Law enforcement agencies will not be able to make copies of any encryption code supplied to them by tech companies. Said law enforcement agencies will also not be allowed to use any code for anything other than the pending investigation.
Subsection A: If necessary, companies will be allowed to take back any encryption code after the investigation is complete to avoid any controversy around the safety of their customers’ privacy going forward.
Section 3: The FBI or other intelligence/law enforcement groups will be given the right to forcefully take control of withheld information or code that could help solve an investigation or deter cyber terrorism and communications.
Subsection A: However, if companies disclose all required information, the agency that took that information will be required to give back as much of it as the company wants.
Section 4: In emergencies similar to the San Bernardino terrorist attacks, companies such as Apple must do all in their power to help the agencies investigating, if the technology was manufactured by that company.
Subsection A: The investigating agency will determine the severity or threat level of the attack and how relevant the use of technology was in the case.
Subsection B: If it is deemed necessary by the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for technological assistant in an absolute emergency all other legislation protecting the people's rights for cyber protection will be dropped so the FBI or other law enforcement agencies can attempt to thwart any acts of terrorism, physical or cyber.
Section 5: Funding for this bill shall be determined by the Ways and Means committee.
Section 6: This bill shall go into effect after 91 days after passage.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House- Science, Space and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Gonzalo Escajadillo Darien High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: A Bill to Fund the Cleanup of the Low Earth Orbit
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas NASA gets 0.5% of the national budget, about 18.4 billion. Whereas there are 18,000 objects over 4 inches trackable by NASA in the Low Earth Orbit. Whereas there is a distinct possibility of the appearance of the Kessler Syndrome, an unstoppable cascade of reactions. Whereas only 60% of missions comply with the 25 year international guideline to remove spacecraft from the Low Earth Orbit. Whereas according to JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) more than 100 objects must be removed from LEO, at a rate of 5 objects a year to stop the fragmenting of objects. Whereas large unused satellites cause large amounts of space rubble, and more dangerous fragments.
Section 1: NASA will begin receiving 1% of the National Budget (36.8 billion) to fund research on the LEO rubble and it’s cleanup. Subsection A: The extra .5% of the budget will be removed from the military budget, which is 57% of the national budget. Section 2: NASA will ground all unused satellites in LEO within 10 years. Subsection A: NASA will ground their large satellites using the Spacecraft Cemetery method, and let the small satellites burn up in reentry. Subsection B: NASA will release a statement every year with updates on their cleanup process. Section 3: NASA will begin formulating a plan to clean the smaller LEO fragments. Section 4: This shall be enacted at the start of the next fiscal year.
Yale Model Congress 2017
Blue House- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee Justin Guo Calhoun Model Congress Name Delegation
Title: A Bill to Increase the Budget of NASA to Fund Research in Science and Colonization Efforts
Be It Enacted By The Yale Model Congress
Preamble: In recent years the budget of NASA relative to discretionary spending has been steadily declining, and future projections have it decreasing further still. Funding NASA advances science and has been shown to have many benefits. It stimulates the economy, increases military strength, and has lead to countless developments increasing the quality of life for Americans. It is therefore of utmost importance that greater funding be allocated to NASA.
Definitions: Let NASA be defined as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the federal agency that is responsible for aerospace research, aeronautics, and the civilian space program.
Section 1: Funding to to NASA should be increased in departments concerned with the most pressing scientific problems, such as climate change. NASA’s science budget will be allocated as follows:
Subsection A: Science Funding for will be increased to 17 billion dollars. 7 billion will go to Earth Science, 4 billion to Planetary Science, 2 billion to Astrophysics, 600 million to prepare for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2018, 3 billion to Heliophysics, and 400 million to Education.
Subsection B: Funding for Space Technology will be increased to 3 billion dollars. 1 billion will be allocated to private companies developing space technology, 150 million for Agency Technology and Innovation, and the rest will go to existing programs, especially in developing safer and more climate friendly commercial aircraft.
Subsection C: Funding for Aeronautics will be increased to 5 billion dollars, with no change in the distribution of funding.
Subsection D: Funding for Human Exploration Operation will be increased to 18 billion dollars. 3 billion will be given to the International Space Station (ISS), 8 billion to Space Transportation, 1.5 billion to Space Flight and Support, 4 billion to Explorations Systems Development, and 1.5 billion for Exploration Research and Development.
Subsection E: Funding for Education will be increased to 1 billion dollars, with no change in the distribution of funding, to increase awareness, interest, and education in the field of science. This will also help NASA recruit more qualified employees.
Subsection F: Safety, Security, and Mission Services funding will be increased to 7 billion dollars in order to keep up with the increased size of the agency and additional programs and missions.
Subsection G: Funding for Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration will be increased to 2 billion dollars. 1.4 billion will go to Institutional Construction of Facilities to accelerate the replacement of outdated equipment with newer, more environmentally friendly equipment, 50 million to Programmatic Construction of Facilities, and 550 million to Environmental Compliance and Restoration to greatly accelerate the cleanup of hazardous waste caused by previous NASA missions and programs.
Section 2: In total, 53 billion dollars will be allocated to NASA each year, an increase of approximately 33.5 billion dollars per year.
Section 3: The bill will cost 33.5 billion dollars per year.
Section 4: All funding will be under NASA’s discretion.
Section 5: NASA will report to a committee to explain how their funding was used for that year and their progress with their projects.
Section 6: All changes will take place in the fiscal year 2017-2018 and continue until the fiscal year 2027-2028.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House – Science, Space and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Kevin Smatko Xavier High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Increase the Research and Development of Renewable Resources
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas fossil fuels are estimated to be scarce in the next century. Whereas fossil fuels have a direct correlation with changing climate. Where renewable energy is the new leader in job creation and boosts the economy. Whereas world powers are making pushes to normalize and utilize renewable energy.
Section 1: The DOE or a private sector that is appointed shall be funded at least fifty million dollars to pursue the research and development of new ways to utilize renewable energy and create machines that are more effective in the collection and transformation of energy
Definition: Let the DOE be the United States Department of Energy
Subsection A: The amount of money appropriated to the DOE and other private companies must be at least fifty (50) million dollars and can be added to by a majority decision of the ways and means committee.
Subsection B: Private sectors to be considered for government funding shall be proposed by members of the Science, Space and Technology committee and will be decided upon by a 2/3 majority and will then be approved by the head of the DOE.
Section 2: Bill shall go into effect 91 days after passing.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House – Science Space and Technology Committee (Including Full Session Body)
Muaz Ahmed The Opportunity Network Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Enhance National Aeronautics and Space Administration Future Space Exploration
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas the budget is low ($19.5 billion or 0.5% of total federal budget), whereas there are only few space agencies, whereas NASA is leading the race of exploration, SpaceX are also on their way to colonize Mars. Indeed, Hubble telescope unveiled the universe, International Space Station is a Skylab, Apollo 11 was giant leap for mankind, Mars path finder robot on the Red Planet. We have to become a multi planet species to ensure the survival of mankind. NASA’s intention is to invade Mars by 2030. Why are we here? Where do we come from? The Universe is Huge and You are small what that means? Even though, we are advance than ever before, we still have no idea Are we alone in universe? Rather than that Have you ever thought of Alien Invasion, what if tomorrow you wake out of your bed and there are Aliens spaceships in the sky. Our most powerful Nuclear weapons will not have any contingent against them and perhaps we end up in slavery or maybe they will erase us from existence. Whereas, NASA’s annual budget should raise, space agencies should work together, world should become united just for the sake of mankind.
Definitions: Accumulate NASA’s budget to at least 1% of total federal budget just to satisfy the current need of them. All majors space agencies such as NASA, SpaceX, Roscosmos, CNSA become united to form a world most powerful, advance platform for Aeronautics and Space. Additionally, landing on Mars will become another evolutionary event in human history therefore not only the government but also United Nation should support them.
Section 1: Annual funding for executive branch agencies, such as NASA, is determined by Congress. The following Congressional Committees have jurisdiction over the Federal Government, including NASA’s annual budget and appropriations. Appropriations Committees (House Appropriations Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee) and Budget Committees (House Budget Committee, Senate Budget Committee)
Subsection A: (Appropriations Committees) are based on subcommittee on commerce, justice, science and related agencies committee and their members are from Republican and Democratic to represent different perspectives.
Subsection B: (Budget Committees) is a standing committee of the US house of representatives. Its responsibilities include legislative oversight of the federal budget process, reviewing all bills and resolutions on the budget, and monitoring agencies.
Section 2: The federal budget is $3.8 trillion from which NASA only gets $19.5 Billion. Elon Musk the CEO of SpaceX believes at least NASA should get 1% of total federal budget. Although, during 60’s NASA reached a peak budget of 4.4% of total federal budget and that was also known as NASA golden age, today they only have 0.5%. The congress should discuss this matter and NASA should depend to increase their budget. If NASA wouldn’t get fund from government they should try to get some fund from multi-billionaires and other organizations.
Section 3: Suppose NASA get the 1% of budget or about $40 billion (twice the one they had now). According to Musk, there Mars landing will also get twice as fast and Man will put feet on the red planet as early as 2023.
Section 4: Building a space station or telescopes cost billions of dollars for example International Space Station is the most expensive single thing human have ever build with an estimate cost of $150 billion. Just by adding more budget we will build more powerful things, like telescopes which are way more powerful than Hubble telescope. And with an ever-increasing pace one day NASA will change the perspective of mankind on cosmos. Solving problems in space not only helps technology on earth (Thermal control) but also helps our health on earth (solar radiation). According National Geographic, it will cost somewhere between $80 to $100 Billion per person to put manned mission to Mars. In contrast, the F-35 jet fighter program, is the most expensive program signed by Pentagon and really it could cost more than $1 trillion according to the Government Accountability Office. So, imagine using the $1 trillion in space exploration.
The Act: In Blue House Committee create a specific branch to represent NASA only, Come with 8-10 members to represent space agency, Make reputation in committee, Convince congress and executive branch just like NASA Transition Authorization Act, Get some public attention on the Act, Decide an appropriate budget for now but increase the demand by time and last but not least Show achievements.
Section 5: Pass the Act by as early as 2018
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House – Science, Space, and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Nicholas DeFranco Quincy High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Increase the Federal Tax Credit for Newly-Bought Plug-In Electric Vehicles from $2,500 to $5,000
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas to financially assist in the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle, to provide assistance to those who could not otherwise afford such a vehicle, to help pave the path for the future of plug-in electric vehicles becoming the most sought after and bought, this bill is proposed, and intended to be enacted, to aid consumers in the purchase of a new plug-in electric vehicle.
Section 1: This act may be cited as “The New Path Act”
Section 2: A “Plug-in Electric Vehicle” may be referred to as a “PEV”
Subsection A: A Plug-in Electric Vehicle, as defined by the 2009 American Clean Energy and Security Act, is “a vehicle which draws propulsion energy from a traction battery with at least 4 kilowatt hours (kwh) of capacity and uses an off-board source of energy to recharge such battery”
Section 3: A federal tax credit increase from $2,500 to $5,000 shall be implemented
Subsection A: The $5,000 federal tax credit is only for the purchase of a new PEV
Subsection B: Consumers shall receive $417 per kwh of the PEV’s battery capacity that is over 4 kwh, but shall not exceed $5,000
Subsection C: Maximum amount of federal tax credit per PEV is $10,000
Section 4: The amount of PEV’s needed to be sold in order to begin the phase-out of the federal tax credit shall be increased from 200,000 to 250,000.
Subsection A: A roll-back of the federal tax credit will start two calendar quarters from when the manufacturer sold 250,000 PEVs.
Section 5: This bill is to be payed for by Congress
Section 6: This act shall end in the year 2050
Section 7: This act shall be implemented 91 days after passage
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House- Science, Space and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Riley Croft San Clemente High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: A Bill to establish a Mars Exploration Program
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS
Preamble: Whereas Earth’s population is rising at a rate of seventy-five million or more per year, some scientists estimate Earth’s resources could diminish as soon as 2050. The colonization of Mars is eminent between private pursuits such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX project scheduled for 2032 and public pursuits in the making. Whereas the United States is responsible for the general welfare of their population, as well as for Planet Earth, a public project to colonize mars should be enacted.
Section 1: NASA’s budget request of 18.8 billion dollars for 2018 and such following requests will be fulfilled. It is anticipated that as the project progresses the need for funding will increase to levels exceeding 20 billion dollars. NASA is encouraged to seek private sector funding as well.
Subsection A: Such funds may be spent on NASA’s normal functions and as well as creating and expanding the Mars exploration program. The full funding is contingent upon NASA reopening their space shuttle program. Both the Mars exploration program as well as NASA’s space shuttle program must be active by 2018.
Section 2: NASA will continue to progress its technological output and research capabilities. Research concerning flight and spacesuit technology and well as space travel plans will be assessed as a top priority in their Mars exploration project. Such research necessary for Mars colonization is essential for the mission planned for 2034.
Subsection A: NASA must plan to send the first colonization technology and enact the initial mission by 2034 in order to remain competitive with private sector efforts. Additionally, if the program appears to be delayed by more than a year, the budget concerning NASA’s funding may be reallocated.
Subsection B: NASA already plans to send a Mars Rover by year 2020. Should the Mars Rover provide additional information concerning planetary or space condition which could provide complications, alterations may be necessary for NASA’s Mars exploration program.
Section 3: Technology necessary to support colonies on the surface of Mars, geothermal power sources, atmosphere generators, as well as several other necessary devices will require additional funding. It is estimated 10 billion (NASA will release an exact number by 2019). Such technological development will be funded partially publicly and partially by private investment.
Subsection A: Should funding not be available, the NASA mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa may be terminated to account additional costs. The Mars exploration program should be of higher importance than other projects.
Yale Model Congress 2017
Blue House – Science, Space, and Technology Committee Dylan Makani North Shore Hebrew Academy Bill Author Delegation
Title of Bill: An Act to Restrict the Usage and Development of Artificial Intelligence Systems BE IT ENACTED BY THE YALE MODEL CONGRESS:
Preamble: Artificial Intelligence(AI) systems are becoming more common and involved in modern day lives. Currently, there are no laws that exist to prohibit the development and usage of AI. As the advancement of AI continues, both benefits and dangers arise. The brains of our era, including Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, and Bill Gates have warned against extremely advanced AI. In particular, AI obtaining a state of singularity. Ultimately, there will be a time where AI will get too smart, smart enough to replace humanity as a whole, consistent with the Terminator Theory. Increased dependence on AI may lead to unprecedented consequences. AI works off of machine learning; when using AI for applications such as medicine, infallibility is crucial. The potential of erroneous calculation and possibility of malfunction serves as a major impediment that must be addressed. Further concern and attention should be in effect regarding AI. Monitoring the usage and development is essential to being cognizant and preventive of potential disastrous outcomes. Section 1: The Artificial Intelligence Oversight Agency (AIOA) will be established with authority to regulate and monitor usage and development of AI. Section 2: The AIOA will provide this committee with quarterly reports regarding significant developments in the field of artificial intelligence. Section 3: The use of AI to subvert or undermine human freedom will be strictly prohibited unless used against individuals legally convicted of a crime who remain under state or federal supervision. Section 4: This bill will take effect 91 days after its passage.
YALE MODEL CONGRESS 2017
Blue House- Science, Space and Technology Committee (e.g. Red Senate - Judiciary)
Sophia Modena Moorestown High School Author Delegation
Title of Bill: A bill to illegalize Marijuana in all 50 States
Be It Enacted By The Yale Model Congress
Preamble: Whereas recent data proves that 30% of people who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder; Whereas marijuana may contain hundreds of unknown, yet active chemicals; Whereas the use of marijuana has been linked to causing psychiatric disorders and being a gateway drug to other illicit substances; Whereas the number of marijuana dealers, as of 2014, was roughly 121,600, and has increased in the subsequent years; Whereas marijuana, both recreational and medical has not been approved by the FDA; Whereas there is a copious amount of other options for patients to use other than medical marijuana such as physical therapy to assuage pain and dronabinol which is a man-made medication that contains limited amounts of THC that is authorized by the FDA (unlike marijuana) (although dronabinol can sometimes create a feeling of euphoria, it is synthetic and safe for use)
Section 1: Let recreational and medical marijuana be prohibited in all 50 States
Subsection A: “Medical marijuana” may be defined as cannabis and cannabinoids that are recommended by doctors for their patients to help relieve pain in patients with chronic cancer pain, headaches, glaucoma, neuropathic pain, muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy induced nausea, poor appetite and weight loss caused by chronic illness, such as HIV, or nerve pain, seizure disorders and Crohn's disease.
Subsection B: “Recreational marijuana” may be defined as marijuana that is used without medical justification for its psychoactive effects often in the belief that occasional use of such a substance is not habit-forming nor addictive
Subsection C: and the illegal growing
Section 2: Allow states to oversee punishments for different circumstances of offense to the bill
Subsection A: Offenses to the bill may include the illegal purchasing and selling of marijuana.
Section 3: Allocate funding for FDA to further research Marijuana for potential medical use in the future
Section 4: This shall be overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology who will oversee research on medicinal marijuana by the FDA
Section 5: This bill shall be enacted 91 days after passage.
Yale Model Congress 2017
Blue House - Science, Space and Technology Committee
Spencer Smalley New Haven Academy Author Delegation
Title of Bill: Protecting Personal Information from Marketing Exploitation
Be It Enacted By The Yale Model Congress
Preamble: Whereas everyday the personal information of US citizens is collected and sold by social media companies with hardly any governmental oversight. This information can range from medical conditions to sexual orientation to personal beliefs. Restriction on the collection of personal information that websites collect and profit off is the only way to stop the infiltration of private corporations in the personal lives of US citizens.
Definitions: Personal Information: Information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Data Broker: A person or company whose business is selling information about companies, markets. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC): An independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its principal mission is consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anticompetitive business practices, such as monopolies.
Sections: 1.The government will restrict the collection of the following personal information from websites/data brokers without people’s permission. -Religion -Race -Sexual orientation -Income - Medical conditions 2. The FTC will enforce the above regulation regarding the collection of personal data by website and social media platforms.
3. The FTC will monitor the sale of data by data brokers. Brokers will be required to provide physical document requesting permission for the collection of the listed types of data.. 4. Collection of information involuntarily will not be allowed. Optional choice of submission of personal information. 5. The format of the paper is as follows…… "(Company Name) would like to collect the following personal information from you: -Race -Religion -Sexual Orientation -Income -Medical Conditions by signing this document you will allow them to collect this data." 6. Companies that sell this information (brokers), after this bill will be able to make their money by people optionally submitting their information. 7. Funding will be required to pay people to regulate the collection of the information. An amount of 5 million will be requested for bill, from the general FTC funding specifically for my bill. 5 million will be used for any equipment needed, and for the wages of the staff in charge of the regulation of the information. 8. Bill will be put into effect 91 days after passing.
** Also, remember that Sam said that you don’t want to just take away the possibilities of these companies to be able to make money. So, without the specific data that you are going to ban, do you have solutions for how they can still continue to make revenue and keep their businesses afloat?**