The bill passes! Since it was amended, it will go to the House.
Terrorism and Piracy Act
HOUSE BILL
To defend Atlasians from terrorism and piracy on the homeland and on the shores
SECTION I: NAME
1. This act shall be referred to as the Terrorism and Piracy Act.
SECTION II: STOPPING THE BAD GUYS
1. The Authorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF) passed on September 14, 2001, is hereby amended to expressly prioritize the rights of Atlasian citizens except during immient danger.
2. 18 USC 1661 shall be amended as such:
Whoever, being engaged in any piratical cruise or enterprise, or being of the crew of any piratical vessel, lands from such vessel and commits robbery on shore or within twelve (12) miles of the shore, is a pirate, and shall be imprisoned for life.
SECTION III: TIMING
This law shall take effect immediately.
