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Bill: Wealth Redistribution for Equality Act

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Bill Title: Wealth Redistribution for Equality Act Purpose: To distribute 5 billion dollars from the top 1% of wealth owners to the bottom 50% to reduce wealth inequality. Section 1: Definitions 1.1 Wealth owners - Individuals and families that have a net worth that places them in the top 1% of the wealthiest people in the country. 1.2 Bottom 50% - Individuals and families that have a net worth that places them in the bottom 50% of the population. Section 2: Redistribution plan 2.1 The top 1% of wealth owners will be required to pay a one-time wealth tax equal to 10% of their net worth, which will be distributed to the bottom 50% of the population. 2.2 The distribution of the funds will be done based on a sliding scale, where those with the lowest net worth will receive the highest amount, and those with higher net worth will receive a lower amount. 2.3 The funds will be distributed to the bottom 50% of the population in the form of cash transfers, tuition-free education, and healthcar...

Bill: Peace Over Profits Act

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Peace Over Profits Act Section 1: Purpose The purpose of this bill is to prevent companies that manufacture war armaments from having stock or being tradable in order to stop the unethical and harmful promotion of warfare. Section 2: Definitions (a) War Armaments: The term “war armaments” includes any item, material, or weapon that is specifically designed, developed, or intended for use in war for harmful purposes, including but not limited to weapons, ammunition, bombs, and missiles. (b) Manufacturer: The term “manufacturer” refers to any entity or person who produces, creates, develops, or builds war armaments. Section 3: Prohibition on Stock Ownership (a) No company or person that produces, creates, develops, or builds war armaments shall be allowed to own any stock or shares in any company or entity that produces, creates, develops, or builds war armaments. (b) Any company or person found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to fines and/or imprisonment as determine...