SENATE BILL: Mexico City Policy Clarification... (Passed)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

AN ACT
To clarify and reaffirm executive authority concerning women’s health services

Be it Enacted in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Section 1: Title and Definitions
1. This act shall be titled the “Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act”
2. “Abortion” shall be defined as any procedure that terminates pregnancy through the use of physical or chemical means
3. “Women’s health services” shall be defined as any procedure that supports, expands, or in any other way furthers the reproductive health and care of a woman
4. “Medically necessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient as decided by a present medical professional
5. “Medical professional” shall be defined as any person who has received adequate credentials within the jurisdiction of their practice to perform medical procedures and has agreed to perform such procedures
6. “Medically Unnecessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure that is not deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient

Section 2: Clarifying the Mexico City Policy
1. The President shall possess the power to prevent the funding of any medically unnecessary abortion by any nongovernment organization via executive order
2. Nongovernment organizations shall be allowed to use speech and spread information concerning women’s health services, including the practice of abortion, while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. Nongovernment organizations shall continue to receive funding for family planning services if they do not fund medically unnecessary abortions while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. The Congress of Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to free expression and freedom of speech

Section 3: Implementation
1. This act shall go into effect immediately

Sponsor: Devout Centrist
Senate Designation: SB 9012 I think

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senator Devout Centrist has 24 hours to begin advocating for this bill. Senators shall have 72 hours generally to respond to this bill and make comments, ask questions etc. Failure to do so in that 72 hours.....you'll see what happens!

YOU'll SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!!


YOU'll SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!!

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I stand in opposition to this bill, the Mexico City Policy must remain in full effect.

[Devout Centrist]

Thank you, Senator Yankee.

The Mexico City Policy is an important piece of executive action. I support the President's ability to restrict funding for abortion for NGO's that receive Atlasian money. However, I stand in opposition to a global gag order on abortion. This restriction on NGO's is, quite frankly, onerous and does nothing to prevent abortion as a practice. Furthermore, I think restricting funding for medically necessary abortions is the wrong approach if we're trying to preserve women's health and well being.

I ask that my colleagues consider this bill as the start of a greater conversation on abortion and on Congress's role in preserving freedom of expression.

[MAINEiac4434]

I propose an amendment.

AN ACT
To clarify and reaffirm executive authority concerning women’s health services

Be it Enacted in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Section 1: Title and Definitions
1. This act shall be titled the “Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act”
2. “Abortion” shall be defined as any procedure that terminates pregnancy through the use of physical or chemical means
3. “Women’s health services” shall be defined as any procedure that supports, expands, or in any other way furthers the reproductive health and care of a woman
4. “Medically necessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient as decided by a present medical professional
5. “Medical professional” shall be defined as any person who has received adequate credentials within the jurisdiction of their practice to perform medical procedures and has agreed to perform such procedures
6. “Medically Unnecessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure that is not deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient

Section 2: Clarifying the Mexico City Policy
1. The President shall possess the power to prevent the funding of any medically unnecessary abortion by any nongovernment organization via executive order
2. Nongovernment organizations shall be allowed to use speech and spread information concerning women’s health services, including the practice of abortion, while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. Nongovernment organizations shall continue to receive funding for family planning services if they do not fund medically unnecessary abortions while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3 4. The Congress of Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to free expression and freedom of speech

Section 3: Implementation
1. This act shall go into effect immediately

Sponsor: Devout Centrist
Senate Designation: SB 9012 I think

[Mr. Reactionary]

I propose an amendment.

AN ACT
To clarify and reaffirm executive authority concerning women’s health services

Be it Enacted in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Section 1: Title and Definitions
1. This act shall be titled the “Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act”
2. “Abortion” shall be defined as any procedure that terminates pregnancy through the use of physical or chemical means
3. “Women’s health services” shall be defined as any procedure that supports, expands, or in any other way furthers the reproductive health and care of a woman
4. “Medically necessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient as decided by a present medical professional
5. “Medical professional” shall be defined as any person who has received adequate credentials within the jurisdiction of their practice to perform medical procedures and has agreed to perform such procedures
6. “Medically Unnecessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure that is not deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient

Section 2: Clarifying the Mexico City Policy
1. The President shall possess the power to prevent the funding of any medically unnecessary abortion by any nongovernment organization via executive order
2. Nongovernment organizations shall be allowed to use speech and spread information concerning women’s health services, including the practice of abortion, while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. Nongovernment organizations shall continue to receive funding for family planning services if they do not fund medically unnecessary abortions while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3 4. The Congress of Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to free expression and freedom of speech

Section 3: Implementation
1. This act shall go into effect immediately

Sponsor: Devout Centrist
Senate Designation: SB 9012 I think

The floor leader can make minor amendments like this without a vote but thanks for identifying it.

[Devout Centrist]

Yes, thank you for catching that.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

This is a bill that I advised Senator DC to propose in response to the President's decision to reinstate the Mexico City policy, as Fremont is currently considering legislation that would ensure NGOs continue to receive funding if the MCP is put in place.

Under the MCP as it currently exists, funding can be withdrawn from NGOs simply for spreading information related to abortion.  Organizations that lose this funding may have to cut services linked to newborn, infant, and child health, such as vaccinations, as well as prevention of treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, and nutrition programs.  These funds are also used to combat high mortality rates among women who bear children.

Put simply, defunding these organizations does not stop abortions from happening and it certainly doesn't save lives; if anything, it does the opposite.  As it stands, Atlasia is the largest global donor on health, and our ability to provide these vital services should not be compromised for political reasons.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

AN ACT
To clarify and reaffirm executive authority concerning women’s health services

Be it Enacted in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Section 1: Title and Definitions
1. This act shall be titled the “Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act”
2. “Abortion” shall be defined as any procedure that terminates pregnancy through the use of physical or chemical means
3. “Women’s health services” shall be defined as any procedure that supports, expands, or in any other way furthers the reproductive health and care of a woman
4. “Medically necessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient as decided by a present medical professional
5. “Medical professional” shall be defined as any person who has received adequate credentials within the jurisdiction of their practice to perform medical procedures and has agreed to perform such procedures
6. “Medically Unnecessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure that is not deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient

Section 2: Clarifying the Mexico City Policy
1. The President shall possess the power to prevent the funding of any medically unnecessary abortion by any nongovernment organization via executive order
2. Nongovernment organizations shall be allowed to use speech and spread information concerning women’s health services, including the practice of abortion, while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. Nongovernment organizations shall continue to receive funding for family planning services if they do not fund medically unnecessary abortions while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3 4. The Congress of Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to free expression and freedom of speech

Section 3: Implementation
1. This act shall go into effect immediately

Sponsor Feedback: Friendly I assume
Status: Senators have 24 hours to object.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Thank you, Senator Yankee.

The Mexico City Policy is an important piece of executive action. I support the President's ability to restrict funding for abortion for NGO's that receive Atlasian money. However, I stand in opposition to a global gag order on abortion. This restriction on NGO's is, quite frankly, onerous and does nothing to prevent abortion as a practice. Furthermore, I think restricting funding for medically necessary abortions is the wrong approach if we're trying to preserve women's health and well being.

I ask that my colleagues consider this bill as the start of a greater conversation on abortion and on Congress's role in preserving freedom of expression.

How does the gag order work exactly?

[Former President tack50]

Excellent piece of legislation. I fully support this.

[Devout Centrist]

Thank you, Senator Yankee.

The Mexico City Policy is an important piece of executive action. I support the President's ability to restrict funding for abortion for NGO's that receive Atlasian money. However, I stand in opposition to a global gag order on abortion. This restriction on NGO's is, quite frankly, onerous and does nothing to prevent abortion as a practice. Furthermore, I think restricting funding for medically necessary abortions is the wrong approach if we're trying to preserve women's health and well being.

I ask that my colleagues consider this bill as the start of a greater conversation on abortion and on Congress's role in preserving freedom of expression.

How does the gag order work exactly?

Essentially, NGO's that receive Atlasian funds are prohibited from giving information related to legal abortion services. This applies regardless whether an NGO directly provides abortions or not. Merely discussing an abortion procedure or providing information will result in an NGO losing funding from Atlasia.

The sources I've seen describe the situation like this:

These are two possible outcomes

1. Accept U.S. family planning funds and be prohibited from providing abortion counseling, referrals, or even advocacy efforts and from providing abortions outside of the three exceptions.

2. Refuse U.S. family planning funds and attempt to secure alternative sources of funding in order to keep health clinics open, continue providing a range of sexual and reproductive health services to clients, and continue advocating for law reforms to reduce unsafe abortion.

As it stands, a global gag rule is not in the best interests of women's health nor does it prevent unsafe abortions.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has been adopted.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

What is the situation here now?

[MAINEiac4434]

I motion for a final vote, it seems everyone's said what they've wanted to on this.

[ON Progressive]

I would second a final vote.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

A Final vote is now open on this legislation, Senators please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

[ON Progressive]

Aye

[Former President tack50]

Aye

[Devout Centrist]

Aye

[MAINEiac4434]

Aye.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Nay

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Vote on final passage of the Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act:

Aye (4): Devout Centrist, Maineiac, OntarioProgressive and Tack50
Nay (1): NC Yankee
Abstain (0):

Didn't Vote (0):
Vacant (1): Lechasseur (ended just before vern was elected).

This bill has passed the Senate and is sent to the VP for House action.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

SENATE BILL

To clarify and reaffirm executive authority concerning women’s health services

Be it Enacted in Both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Section 1: Title and Definitions
1. This act shall be titled the “Mexico City Policy Clarification and Reaffirmation of Executive Authority Act”
2. “Abortion” shall be defined as any procedure that terminates pregnancy through the use of physical or chemical means
3. “Women’s health services” shall be defined as any procedure that supports, expands, or in any other way furthers the reproductive health and care of a woman
4. “Medically necessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient as decided by a present medical professional
5. “Medical professional” shall be defined as any person who has received adequate credentials within the jurisdiction of their practice to perform medical procedures and has agreed to perform such procedures
6. “Medically Unnecessary procedure” shall be defined as any medical treatment or procedure that is not deemed necessary to sustain the life of an individual or patient

Section 2: Clarifying the Mexico City Policy
1. The President shall possess the power to prevent the funding of any medically unnecessary abortion by any nongovernment organization via executive order
2. Nongovernment organizations shall be allowed to use speech and spread information concerning women’s health services, including the practice of abortion, while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
3. Nongovernment organizations shall continue to receive funding for family planning services if they do not fund medically unnecessary abortions while the Mexico City Policy is in effect.
4. The Congress of Atlasia reaffirms its commitment to free expression and freedom of speech

Section 3: Implementation
1. This act shall go into effect immediately

People's Regional Senate
Passed 4-1 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

[AustralianSwingVoter]

This legislation still hasn't reached the house, despite passing the senate and there being 9 open legislative slots in the House.