LOTF: An American Political Roleplay (116th Congress)

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

Senator Rebecca Trelawney (R-IN): “Aye.”

[Bruke]

President: The Senate will now vote on the legislation

Senate Minority Leader Karel Volek (D-NY): “Aye.”

Karel sent a second note to all Senate Democrats.

The AARA isn’t perfect, but it contains tangible measures that will help working families and small businesses all across this country.

I urge you all to vote in favor of this bipartisan relief bill.

-Karel

[Sarenium]

Jillian Dayton and Howard Frankston both vote 'Aye'. Howard then quietly exits the chamber. Jillian remains behind, taking her glasses off to wait for the vote to end.

[Sarenium]

Deborah Feyrer then votes, a reluctant, "Aye."

[Dentali]

President: All votes tallied the motion passes and is sent to the house. The floor is now open to motions

[The Orion Islands]

Senator Colbert: "Mr. President, I move to lay the Green New Deal Resolution on the table."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

United States House of Representatives
The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

The Speaker resumes her chair the following morning and gavels in the House.

"The House of Representatives will come to order. The floor is open for motions."

[Sarenium]

United States House of Representatives
The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

The Speaker resumes her chair the following morning and gavels in the House.

"The House of Representatives will come to order. The floor is open for motions."

"Madam Speaker, I move to take up the American Assistance and Relief Act of 2020," called out Fiona Lowell.

[Louisianan]

United States House of Representatives
The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

The Speaker resumes her chair the following morning and gavels in the House.

"The House of Representatives will come to order. The floor is open for motions."

"Madam Speaker, I move to take up the American Assistance and Relief Act of 2020," called out Fiona Lowell.

United States House of Representatives
Representative Linda Lazare
[Democratic - 7th District of the State of Texas]

"Seconded!"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

United States House of Representatives
The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

"Are there any objections?"

[Gordano and Lysandus]

United States House of Representatives
The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

"Are there any objections?"

The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

"Hearing no objections, the House will now consider the American Assistance and Relief Act of 2020. The Clerk shall read the bill, and then the floor will be open for motions and debate."

[Bruke]

Senator Colbert: "Mr. President, I move to lay the Green New Deal Resolution on the table."

Karel knew that inaction could be just as meaningful as action. In this case, letting Colbert be the villain here was just what was needed for the occasion- the start of the process of killing the Green New Deal.

He knew that there was enough Democratic skepticism of Winthrop’s legislative package that there would be no unified opposition to letting it die- and that was what he was counting on.

[Dentali]

Warrick: I am submitting this bill for consideration

Official Name:Saving America’s Energy Act of 2020Nickname: SAEA

Senate CoSponsors: Rebecca Trelawney, James Moore, Andrew Gardner, Robert Warrick, Everitt Colbert, Gordon Callahan, Kimberly Dunbar, Francine Sullivan

House CoSponsors: Thomas Volker, Jay Dietrich, Chip Renfus,

Section 1: Conditions of SAEA Loans

A: To qualify for this program companies must produce energy in the United States and or provide energy to consumers within the United States.

B: Recipients must agree to not buy back stock or pay dividends for a period extending one year beyond the term of the loan.

C: No officer or employee whose total compensation (including salary, bonuses, awards of stock) exceeded $300,000 in the 2019 calendar year (i) may receive total compensation during any 12-month period that exceeds the amount of compensation that employee received in 2019, or (ii) severance pay or other benefits upon termination cannot exceed twice the 2019 compensation amount.

D: Officers or employees receiving whose total compensation exceeded $3 million in 2019 cannot receive total compensation during any consecutive 12-month period that exceeds $3 million.

E: Interest rates on loans provided to eligible US businesses through these programs will be set by the US Treasury Secretary based on the risk associated with the loan and the current average yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturity.

F: A recipient of a SAEA Loan through the General Programs will be prohibited from repurchasing an equity security issued by such recipient or its parent company and listed on a national securities exchange except to the extent required under a contractual agreement already in place as of March 27, 2020, until 12 months after such SAEA Loan is no longer outstanding.

G: A recipient of a SAEA Loan will be prohibited from paying dividends or making other capital distributions until 12 months after such SAEA Loan is no longer outstanding.

F: A recipient of a SAEA Loan must certify that loan proceeds will be used to retain at least 90% of its workforce, at full compensation and benefits, until March 30, 2021, and if applicable it will restore not less than 90% of its workforce that existed as of February 1, 2020 and restore all compensation and benefits to such workforce no later than August 1, 2020.

G: Recipients of a SAEA Loan must agree not to abrogate any existing collective bargaining agreement for the term of the loan and two years after the repayment of the loan and to remain neutral in any union organizing effort for the term of the loan.


Section 2: Natural Gas

A: $35,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Natural Gas Companies and companies which provide natural gas to American Citizens.


Section 3: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

A: $20,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing funding to local, state, federal programs as well as private entities which focus on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) for the purpose of Carbon reuse or storage in the United States of America.


Section 4: Nuclear

A: $15,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Nuclear Power Plants and companies which provide nuclear energy to American Citizens.


Section 5: Petroleum

A: $15,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Petroleum Companies and companies which provide petroleum to American Citizens.


Section 6: Hydropower

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Hydroelectric Companies and companies which provide Hydroelectric Energy to American Citizens.


Section 7: Wind Power

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Wind Power Companies and companies which provide Wind Power to American Citizens.


Section 8: Research

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing grants to local, state, federal, private, and research programs which are researching innovative methods for increasing energy efficiency and sustainability.


Section 9: New Clean Energy Projects

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Companies expanding or creating new Clean Energy Programs which will provide energy to American Citizens.


Section 10: Clean Coal

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Clean Coal Companies and companies which provide Clean Coal Energy to American Citizens.


Section 11: Solar

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Solar Power Companies and companies which provide Solar Energy to American Citizens.


Section 12: Electric Car Infrastructure

A: $3,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to local, state, and federal programs which construct and maintain infrastructure related to Electric Cars.

Section 13: Hydropower

A: $1,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Biomass Companies and companies which provide Biomass Energy to American Citizens.

Section 14: Geothermal

A: $1,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Geothermal Companies and companies which provide Geothermal Energy to American Citizens.


Section 15: State Matching Funds

A: Any state or local entity which creates a program designed to support the United States Energy Sector in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 is eligible to receive matching funding from the SAEA loan program not exceeding $500 million.

B: State and local programs must comply with section 1 of this Act to be eligible.

C: $25 billion is appropriated for this Section.


Section 16: Remaining Funds

A: Any Funds from the SAEA program not allocated by the end of fiscal year 2020 will be placed in a general fund for providing loans to energy companies and may be applied for in fiscal year 2021.


This bill is then honorably presented to The Senate for consideration in order to Save the US Energy Sector to improve the United States Law and is backed by Rebecca Trelawney, James Moore, Andrew Gardner, Robert Warrick, Everitt Colbert, Gordon Callahan, Kimberly Dunbar, Francine Sullivan, Thomas Volker, Jay Dietrich, and Chip Renfus on April 1st, 2020.

Do Not Remove: 1337

[Lavan Tiri]

Senator Colbert: "Mr. President, I move to lay the Green New Deal Resolution on the table."

Karel knew that inaction could be just as meaningful as action. In this case, letting Colbert be the villain here was just what was needed for the occasion- the start of the process of killing the Green New Deal.

He knew that there was enough Democratic skepticism of Winthrop’s legislative package that there would be no unified opposition to letting it die- and that was what he was counting on.

Unknowingly, a mere three days before her crash, Kim sat in Congress, watching Volek and Everitt. She pursed her lips and raised a hand.

"Objection."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

"Hearing no objections, the House will now consider the American Assistance and Relief Act of 2020. The Clerk shall read the bill, and then the floor will be open for motions and debate."

Representative Katherine Edwards
[Republican - 3rd District of the State of Georgia]

"Madam Speaker, I move to establish a speaker's list."

[Bruke]

Karel knew that inaction could be just as meaningful as action. In this case, letting Colbert be the villain here was just what was needed for the occasion- the start of the process of killing the Green New Deal.

He knew that there was enough Democratic skepticism of Winthrop’s legislative package that there would be no unified opposition to letting it die- and that was what he was counting on.

Unknowingly, a mere three days before her crash, Kim sat in Congress, watching Volek and Everitt. She pursed her lips and raised a hand.

"Objection."

Dunbar just wouldn’t let this happen, would she? Karel decided that her constituents back home ought to know about her new-found desire for action on climate change... he almost smiled at the thought.

Almost.

Instead, his face showed no hint of a smile.

[Greater Arab State]

House Floor

Representative Thomas Volker (R-MO-8): “Objection, Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the House pass the American Relief and Assistance Act of 2020.”

[New Cobastheia]

Representative Kathleen Nez
[Democratic - Arizona's 7th District]
[Assistant Speaker of the House of Representatives]

"I object to Representative Volker's motion Madam Speaker."

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

House Floor

Representative Thomas Volker (R-MO-8): “Objection, Madam Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the House pass the American Relief and Assistance Act of 2020.”

Representative Crawford Clay
R|TX-4

---

"Seconded."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

The Hon. Caroline Simone
[Democratic - 12th District of the State of New York]
{Speaker of the United States House of Representatives}

"A unanimous consent motion does not require a second, however, with objection, unanimous consent is not given. The floor remains open for motions and debate."

[Greater Arab State]

House Floor

Representative Thomas Volker (R-MO-8): “Madam Speaker, I motion to vote on the American Relief and Assistance Act of 2020.”

[Bruke]

Warrick: I am submitting this bill for consideration

Official Name:Saving America’s Energy Act of 2020Nickname: SAEA

Senate CoSponsors: Rebecca Trelawney, James Moore, Andrew Gardner, Robert Warrick, Everitt Colbert, Gordon Callahan, Kimberly Dunbar, Francine Sullivan

House CoSponsors: Thomas Volker, Jay Dietrich, Chip Renfus,

Section 1: Conditions of SAEA Loans

A: To qualify for this program companies must produce energy in the United States and or provide energy to consumers within the United States.

B: Recipients must agree to not buy back stock or pay dividends for a period extending one year beyond the term of the loan.

C: No officer or employee whose total compensation (including salary, bonuses, awards of stock) exceeded $300,000 in the 2019 calendar year (i) may receive total compensation during any 12-month period that exceeds the amount of compensation that employee received in 2019, or (ii) severance pay or other benefits upon termination cannot exceed twice the 2019 compensation amount.

D: Officers or employees receiving whose total compensation exceeded $3 million in 2019 cannot receive total compensation during any consecutive 12-month period that exceeds $3 million.

E: Interest rates on loans provided to eligible US businesses through these programs will be set by the US Treasury Secretary based on the risk associated with the loan and the current average yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturity.

F: A recipient of a SAEA Loan through the General Programs will be prohibited from repurchasing an equity security issued by such recipient or its parent company and listed on a national securities exchange except to the extent required under a contractual agreement already in place as of March 27, 2020, until 12 months after such SAEA Loan is no longer outstanding.

G: A recipient of a SAEA Loan will be prohibited from paying dividends or making other capital distributions until 12 months after such SAEA Loan is no longer outstanding.

F: A recipient of a SAEA Loan must certify that loan proceeds will be used to retain at least 90% of its workforce, at full compensation and benefits, until March 30, 2021, and if applicable it will restore not less than 90% of its workforce that existed as of February 1, 2020 and restore all compensation and benefits to such workforce no later than August 1, 2020.

G: Recipients of a SAEA Loan must agree not to abrogate any existing collective bargaining agreement for the term of the loan and two years after the repayment of the loan and to remain neutral in any union organizing effort for the term of the loan.


Section 2: Natural Gas

A: $35,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Natural Gas Companies and companies which provide natural gas to American Citizens.


Section 3: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

A: $20,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing funding to local, state, federal programs as well as private entities which focus on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) for the purpose of Carbon reuse or storage in the United States of America.


Section 4: Nuclear

A: $15,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Nuclear Power Plants and companies which provide nuclear energy to American Citizens.


Section 5: Petroleum

A: $15,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Petroleum Companies and companies which provide petroleum to American Citizens.


Section 6: Hydropower

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Hydroelectric Companies and companies which provide Hydroelectric Energy to American Citizens.


Section 7: Wind Power

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Wind Power Companies and companies which provide Wind Power to American Citizens.


Section 8: Research

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing grants to local, state, federal, private, and research programs which are researching innovative methods for increasing energy efficiency and sustainability.


Section 9: New Clean Energy Projects

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Companies expanding or creating new Clean Energy Programs which will provide energy to American Citizens.


Section 10: Clean Coal

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Clean Coal Companies and companies which provide Clean Coal Energy to American Citizens.


Section 11: Solar

A: $10,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Solar Power Companies and companies which provide Solar Energy to American Citizens.


Section 12: Electric Car Infrastructure

A: $3,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to local, state, and federal programs which construct and maintain infrastructure related to Electric Cars.

Section 13: Hydropower

A: $1,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Biomass Companies and companies which provide Biomass Energy to American Citizens.

Section 14: Geothermal

A: $1,000,000,000 is appropriated to this program for the express purpose of providing loans to American Geothermal Companies and companies which provide Geothermal Energy to American Citizens.


Section 15: State Matching Funds

A: Any state or local entity which creates a program designed to support the United States Energy Sector in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 is eligible to receive matching funding from the SAEA loan program not exceeding $500 million.

B: State and local programs must comply with section 1 of this Act to be eligible.

C: $25 billion is appropriated for this Section.


Section 16: Remaining Funds

A: Any Funds from the SAEA program not allocated by the end of fiscal year 2020 will be placed in a general fund for providing loans to energy companies and may be applied for in fiscal year 2021.


This bill is then honorably presented to The Senate for consideration in order to Save the US Energy Sector to improve the United States Law and is backed by Rebecca Trelawney, James Moore, Andrew Gardner, Robert Warrick, Everitt Colbert, Gordon Callahan, Kimberly Dunbar, Francine Sullivan, Thomas Volker, Jay Dietrich, and Chip Renfus on April 1st, 2020.

Do Not Remove: 1337

Karel sent a third note to all Senate Democrats.

The SAEA, in its current form, will not pass the House and is unlikely to have the support of a significant portion of the Senate Caucus.

It’s clear to me that the Majority Leader is using this crisis in the energy sector as an opportunity to bailout the coal industry. This proposed bailout would go against our climate and energy goals.

Unless you’re from a state that is economically dependent on fossil fuels, I would like you to vote against the SAEA.

-Karel

[Lavan Tiri]

Senator Kimberly Dunbar
R|Kansas

"Mr. President, I motion to take up the SAEA Act."

[Bruke]

Karel soon received a note from a certain Senator, and sent back another note in reply.

[Greater Arab State]

Senate Floor

Senator Rebecca Trelawney (R-IN): “Seconded.”