SENATE BILL: Privacy Restoration Act of 2019 (Passed)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

SENATE BILL

To Stop the NSA in Atlasia from illegally and wrongfully spying on Atlasian citizens and for other purposes

Be it enacted in both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Privacy Restoration Act of 2019

Section 1: Short title
   The act will be titled the “Privacy Restoration Act of 2019
Section 2: Findings
   Congress finds the following
      (1) The federal government is currently violating the privacy, safety, and security of Atlasian citizens
Section 3: Rule of Construction
   Basic human rights in Atlasian ought to be respected in order to ensure the security of its citizens. No citizen should be wrongfully searched without probable cause and without a warrant authorized explicitly and specifically by a judge. Such wrongful searches must be terminated and those found pursuing wrongful searches must be terminated from their position in the National Security Agency. Additionally, those found should be prosecuted for violating the law.

Section 4: Restricting the powers of the National Security Agency
1. The Constitution shall not be construed to allow any agency of the Atlasian Government to search the phone records of Atlasians without a warrant based on probable cause.
2. The warrant must specifically describe and outline the scope of the search
3. Every warrant must be addressed to a specific individual unless there is undeniable evidence that said individual is in association with another known terrorist, terrorist organization, or affiliated with a government that sponsors terrorism
4. If a search is conducted upon an individual who is not affiliated with a terrorist organization look to Statement 2 under Section 4.
5. If warrant is authorized by a federal judge, the warrant must be presented to the individual who will be searched. If the individual is not available, the search cannot begin
6.If the individual refuses to allow the search to happen, he/she can be detained by federal authorities

Section 5: Accountability of National Security Agents
1. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $100,000.
2. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law can be prosecuted
3. Any high-ranking authority within the federal government who gives authorization to National Security Agents to reject Section 4 will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $250,000.

People's Regional Senate
Pending

Sponsor: Senator Vern1988
Senate Designation: SB18:22

[Vern]

I believe this is straight forward bill that is needed to protect use from the government. I call all Senators to support this bill.

[Devout Centrist]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

Is there a standard or criteria that we can use to determine a more appropriate penalty for such a crime?

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

Is there a standard or criteria that we can use to determine a more appropriate penalty for such a crime?

[Devout Centrist]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

Is there a standard or criteria that we can use to determine a more appropriate penalty for such a crime?

Well I’m not quite sure, but perhaps we could agree on a maximum jail sentence for violating section 4 and lower the maximum fine to something like $25,000? It just seems punitive to me for a Federal contractor not in a position of authority.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

Is there a standard or criteria that we can use to determine a more appropriate penalty for such a crime?

Well I’m not quite sure, but perhaps we could agree on a maximum jail sentence for violating section 4 and lower the maximum fine to something like $25,000? It just seems punitive to me for a Federal contractor not in a position of authority.

What would you suggest for the maximum jail sentence?

[Devout Centrist]

I broadly support this bill. One area that concerns me are the consequences for violating Section 4. The penalties appear pretty stiff for personnel. How would this bill deal with contractors? Are they treated the same as Federal employees?

Is there a standard or criteria that we can use to determine a more appropriate penalty for such a crime?

Well I’m not quite sure, but perhaps we could agree on a maximum jail sentence for violating section 4 and lower the maximum fine to something like $25,000? It just seems punitive to me for a Federal contractor not in a position of authority.

What would you suggest for the maximum jail sentence?

At most, five years? That would allow stiffer punishment for more egregious offences, but prevent lengthier sentences.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

So five years and 25,000 is acceptable?

If so I will offer an amendment to that effect later this afternoon.

[Vern]

That sounds good to me! Lets get this passed

[Devout Centrist]

I second Senator Vern, I will vote Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

SENATE BILL

To Stop the NSA in Atlasia from illegally and wrongfully spying on Atlasian citizens and for other purposes

Be it enacted in both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Privacy Restoration Act of 2019

Section 1: Short title
   The act will be titled the “Privacy Restoration Act of 2019
Section 2: Findings
   Congress finds the following
      (1) The federal government is currently violating the privacy, safety, and security of Atlasian citizens
Section 3: Rule of Construction
   Basic human rights in Atlasian ought to be respected in order to ensure the security of its citizens. No citizen should be wrongfully searched without probable cause and without a warrant authorized explicitly and specifically by a judge. Such wrongful searches must be terminated and those found pursuing wrongful searches must be terminated from their position in the National Security Agency. Additionally, those found should be prosecuted for violating the law.

Section 4: Restricting the powers of the National Security Agency
1. The Constitution shall not be construed to allow any agency of the Atlasian Government to search the phone records of Atlasians without a warrant based on probable cause.
2. The warrant must specifically describe and outline the scope of the search
3. Every warrant must be addressed to a specific individual unless there is undeniable evidence that said individual is in association with another known terrorist, terrorist organization, or affiliated with a government that sponsors terrorism
4. If a search is conducted upon an individual who is not affiliated with a terrorist organization look to Statement 2 under Section 4.
5. If warrant is authorized by a federal judge, the warrant must be presented to the individual who will be searched. If the individual is not available, the search cannot begin
6.If the individual refuses to allow the search to happen, he/she can be detained by federal authorities

Section 5: Accountability of National Security Agents
1. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $100,000 $25,000 and a maximum of five years in jail.
2. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law can be prosecuted
3. Any high-ranking authority within the federal government who gives authorization to National Security Agents to reject Section 4 will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $250,000 $25,000.

People's Regional Senate
Pending

Sponsor: Senator Vern1988
Senate Designation: SB18:22
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[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

SENATE BILL

To Stop the NSA in Atlasia from illegally and wrongfully spying on Atlasian citizens and for other purposes

Be it enacted in both Houses of Congress Assembled,

Privacy Restoration Act of 2019

Section 1: Short title
   The act will be titled the “Privacy Restoration Act of 2019
Section 2: Findings
   Congress finds the following
      (1) The federal government is currently violating the privacy, safety, and security of Atlasian citizens
Section 3: Rule of Construction
   Basic human rights in Atlasian ought to be respected in order to ensure the security of its citizens. No citizen should be wrongfully searched without probable cause and without a warrant authorized explicitly and specifically by a judge. Such wrongful searches must be terminated and those found pursuing wrongful searches must be terminated from their position in the National Security Agency. Additionally, those found should be prosecuted for violating the law.

Section 4: Restricting the powers of the National Security Agency
1. The Constitution shall not be construed to allow any agency of the Atlasian Government to search the phone records of Atlasians without a warrant based on probable cause.
2. The warrant must specifically describe and outline the scope of the search
3. Every warrant must be addressed to a specific individual unless there is undeniable evidence that said individual is in association with another known terrorist, terrorist organization, or affiliated with a government that sponsors terrorism
4. If a search is conducted upon an individual who is not affiliated with a terrorist organization look to Statement 2 under Section 4.
5. If warrant is authorized by a federal judge, the warrant must be presented to the individual who will be searched. If the individual is not available, the search cannot begin
6.If the individual refuses to allow the search to happen, he/she can be detained by federal authorities

Section 5: Accountability of National Security Agents
1. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $100,000 $25,000 and a maximum of five years in jail.
2. Any individual who violates Section 4 of this law can be prosecuted
3. Any high-ranking authority within the federal government who gives authorization to National Security Agents to reject Section 4 will be immediately terminated and face a fine of up to $250,000 $25,000.

People's Regional Senate
Pending

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

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has about two hours left.

[Devout Centrist]

I motion for a final vote

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I motion for a final vote

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Senators have 24 hours to object


Also the above amendment was adopted.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

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

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Late to comment, but this bill is an important way to protect everyone’s privacy.

[Devout Centrist]

Aye

[ON Progressive]

Aye

[Former President tack50]

Aye

[Comrade Funk]

Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

AYE


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

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

This has 10 hours left to change votes.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I would hurry and spit this out but I don't want another issue with the wrong text so I will do it when I get home.