Atlasian-Jordan Free Trade Bill

[MasterJedi]

Atlasian-Jordan Free Trade Bill


1. No tariffs, customs, or restrictions on movement of goods, except those that have been outlawed by the destination or interim nation, shall exist between the Republic of Atlasia and Jordan.
2. The United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement is repealed.
3. The President and other officers of the Atlasian Government shall take such actions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
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Sponsor: Sen. Dave Hawk

[Democratic Hawk]

This was previously part of the Atlasian-Israel-Jordan Free Trade Bill; however, I moved that all reference to Jordan be stricken from that Bill on the grounds that Jordan, but not Israel, should be subject to the following amendment, which I, hereby, introduce:

3. This Agreement requires a commitment on the part of Jordan to make progress towards becoming a fully functioning liberal democracy, with respect for political freedoms and civil rights. This will be monitored by the Secretary of State in accordance with the terms of the Foreign Policy Review Act. Should he determine that Jordan is regressing on its commitment, and then he shall either (depending on the severity of the regress):

a. Request that the Senate introduce an appropriate tariff either on:

i. Selected Jordanian goods

ii. All Jordanian goods

b. Request that the Senate revoke the Agreement with Jordan in its entirety

At this point in time, as per the Foreign Policy Review, Jordan is subject to partial military and partial economic sanctions with Atlasia. Nevertheless, Atlasia should applaud efforts on the part of the Jordanian government against terrorism

Furthermore, although Jordan seems to be making steady progress re-democratic reforms of its own volition, this is something that needs to be carefully monitored

'Hawk'

[MasterJedi]

I hereby open up the vote on this amendment. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

3. This Agreement requires a commitment on the part of Jordan to make progress towards becoming a fully functioning liberal democracy, with respect for political freedoms and civil rights. This will be monitored by the Secretary of State in accordance with the terms of the Foreign Policy Review Act. Should he determine that Jordan is regressing on its commitment, and then he shall either (depending on the severity of the regress):

a. Request that the Senate introduce an appropriate tariff either on:

i. Selected Jordanian goods

ii. All Jordanian goods

b. Request that the Senate revoke the Agreement with Jordan in its entirety

[MasterJedi]

Aye

[Јas]

Aye

[jerusalemcar5]

Aye.

[adam]

Aye

[ilikeverin]

Yup

[Democratic Hawk]

Aye

'Hawk'

[MasterJedi]

This amendment has passed.

[MasterJedi]

I hereby open up the final vote on this bill. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

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[MasterJedi]

Aye

[jerusalemcar5]

I think Jordan is a good ally to have and I don't think Jordan really poses ma threat to any of our industries, so

Aye.

[WMS]

FTR, Aye on Dave's amendment.

Aye on the final bill.

[Hatman 🍁]

nay

[Virginian87]

Aye.

[Democratic Hawk]

Aye

'Hawk'

[ilikeverin]

Yup

[Јas]

Aye

[MasterJedi]

This bill has enough votes to pass. Senators now have 24 hours to change their votes.

[MasterJedi]

With 7 Ayes, 1 Nay and 0 Abstentions this bill has passed. I hereby present it to the President for his signiture.

[Ebowed]

Ebowed