Rule of law

Rentenleistung für Opfer von Gewalt in Heimen und Verbrechensopfergesetz

Austria · National Council · 26 April 2017

Sozialpartner raus aus der Verfassung

Austria · National Council · 26 April 2017

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Matthias Strolz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Sozialpartner raus aus der Verfassung

Sozialversicherungs-Zuordnungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2017

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Allgemeine Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Gewerbliche Sozialversicherungsgesetz, das Bauern-Sozialversicherungsgesetz und das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988 geändert werden (Sozialversicherungs-Zuordnungsgesetz – SV-ZG)

Amendement van het lid Van Engelshoven over een aangepaste versie van de Staatcommissie Grondwet variant

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 April 2017

Rentenleistung für Opfer von Gewalt in Heimen und Verbrechensopfergesetz

Austria · National Council · 10 April 2017

Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über die Regierungsvorlage (1525 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem eine Rentenleistung für Opfer von Gewalt in Heimen eingeführt und das Verbrechensopfergesetz geändert wird

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also: prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount; requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit; requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue; requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met; and requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. Congress may waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue.

Question 26 — Parlement

France · National Assembly · 6 April 2017

M. Gilbert Collard interroge M. le ministre de l'économie et des finances sur les coûts induits par une réunion du Congrès à Versailles. En effet, en cette période de nécessaire rigueur budgétaire, il n'est pas de bonne gestion de dilapider des deniers publics pour réunir le Parlement, dans le seul but d'écouter un discours qui fera partiellement au moins, double emploi avec la déclaration gouvernementale devant les chambres. C'est en effet à cette dernière et à elle seule que la Constitution confère le cas échéant une quelconque valeur juridique, en cas d'engagement sur la base de l'article 49. Il lui demande sa position en la matière.

Question 25 — papiers d'identité

France · National Assembly · 6 April 2017

M. Martial Saddier attire l'attention de M. le ministre d'État, ministre de l'intérieur, sur les nouvelles modalités de délivrance des cartes d'identité. En effet, les modalités de délivrance des cartes nationales d'identité vont peu à peu être alignées sur la procédure actuellement en vigueur pour les passeports biométriques. Les communes devront ainsi se doter de dispositifs de recueil (DR) de prise d'empreintes digitales avec transmission dématérialisée des titres. L'objectif poursuivi est d'accroître la sécurité de la carte nationale d'identité. Toutefois, cette nouvelle procédure risque d'éloigner considérablement les administrés de ce service. À titre d'exemple, pour la Haute-Savoie, seules 32 communes sur 281 communes sont équipées d'un dispositif de prise d'empreintes digitales. Plus précisément, sur le canton de Bonneville qui abrite 52 034 habitants, seule la commune de Bonneville est équipée d'un tel dispositif. Outre l'éloignement de ce service pour les administrés, d'autres difficultés risquent ainsi d'apparaître telles que des délais plus longs de traitement des dossiers ainsi qu'une saturation des services de l'état civil au moment de la période estivale. Aussi, il souhaite donc savoir si le Gouvernement envisage d'une part, d'aider les communes à se doter de dispositifs de recueil et, d'autre part, s'il compte aménager ces nouvelles modalités, afin de maintenir la proximité de ce service.

55. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans for the announced amendment to the Constitution regarding voting rights of Irish citizens living outside the State in presidential elections. [13922/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 April 2017

55. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans for the announced amendment to the Constitution regarding voting rights of Irish citizens living outside the State in presidential elections. [13922/17]

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2017

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2022: (1) programs that promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) actions to promote freedom of information in North Korea; and (3) humanitarian assistance to North Koreans who are outside of North Korea without the permission of the government. The bill extends through 2022 the requirements for annual reports from: (1) the Department of State on freedom of information inside North Korea, (2) the Special Envoy on North Korean human rights issues, (3) the U.S. Agency for International Development on U.S. humanitarian assistance activities both inside North Korea and for North Koreans outside of North Korea, and (4) the State Department and Department of Homeland Security on North Korean refugees and immigration. The Broadcasting Board of Governors shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the status of current U.S. broadcasting to North Korea and the extent to which the Board has achieved the goal of 12-hour-per-day broadcasting to North Korea; and (2) a strategy to overcome obstacles to communication with the North Korean people, including through electronic means.

Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2017

Condemns the decisions by the Venezuelan Supreme Court on March 28, 2017, and March 29, 2017, stripping the opposition legislators of their parliamentary immunity, seizing power from the National Assembly, and nullifying all legislative actions. Recognizes the decision by such court on April 1, 2017, to restore the opposition legislators' parliamentary immunity and the National Assembly's legislative powers. Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; and (3) immediately accept international humanitarian assistance only through nongovernmental organizations. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue all efforts, including the consideration of a potential suspension of Venezuela from the OAS, if such government fails to take such actions. Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, including through bilateral, targeted sanctions against individuals in the Venezuelan government responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2017

Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017 This bill directs the President to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution to use U.S. influence to oppose any loan for the government of Nicaragua's benefit, other than for basic human needs or to promote democracy, unless the Department of State certifies that Nicaragua is taking effective steps to: hold free elections overseen by credible domestic and international electoral observers; promote democracy and an independent judicial system and electoral council; strengthen the rule of law; respect the right to freedom of association and expression; combat corruption, including investigating and prosecuting corrupt government officials; and protect the right of political opposition parties, journalists, trade unionists, human rights defenders, and other civil society activists to operate without interference. The Department of the Treasury shall submit to Congress a report assessing: (1) the effectiveness of the international financial institutions in enforcing applicable program safeguards in Nicaragua, and (2) the effects of specified constitutional and election concerns in Nicaragua on long-term prospects for positive development outcomes there. The President may waive such requirements in the U.S. national interest. The bill requires: (1) the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States to use U.S. influence to advocate for an Electoral Observation Mission to be sent to Nicaragua in 2017, and (2) the State Department to report on the involvement of senior Nicaraguan government officials in acts of public corruption or human rights violations.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing taxation of income).

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense).

Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 March 2017

Question again put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes: outlays for repayment of debt principal, receipts derived from borrowing, receipts or outlays of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds, and outlays relating to a natural disaster if the law providing the funds explicitly exempts the funds from the requirement and is agreed to by a majority of each chamber of Congress. The resolution requires the President to annually submit to Congress a budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. The balanced budget requirement does not apply if: a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security; or during the fiscal year or preceding fiscal year, the U.S. economy grew by less than 0% in real gross domestic product during two or more consecutive quarters or the unemployment rate was more than 7% during two or more consecutive months. The resolution prohibits a court from enforcing the requirements by ordering cuts to Social Security or Medicare payments unless the funds available to the trust fund for a program are not sufficient to cover the outlays that would occur during the year if the fund were fully solvent.

10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2017

10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Constitutional Government Review Commission, which shall review the authorizing statute and statutory authority of each agency to determine if they should be repealed to eliminate federal powers not definitively delegated by the Constitution. The commission, after completing any such review, shall: (1) recommend whether immediate repeal action is appropriate, (2) prepare an estimate of federal spending or revenue changes resulting from adoption of a repeal recommendation, and (3) prepare a recommendation for distributing any federal budget savings among the states for the administration of powers returned to the states as a result of adoption of a repeal recommendation. Such a review may be initiated by the President, a Member of Congress, any federal, state, local, tribal, or regional government officer or employee, or any member of the public. The bill requires the commission to report to Congress detailing its activities and recommendations for the repeal of statutes and the distribution of savings among the states. The bill establishes procedures for the expedited congressional consideration of commission recommendations.

A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2017

Reaffirms the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico. Supports: (1) continued diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the United States and Mexico; and (2) efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen the rule of law, reduce corruption, and advance civil and human rights. Encourages enhanced security cooperation between the U.S. and Mexican militaries and law enforcement agencies. Commits to: (1) continue the U.S. government's partnership with the Mexican government to combat transnational criminal organizations, and (2) a relationship between the United States and Mexico that is based on mutual respect and the promotion of shared democratic values.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2017

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment in the case of Buckley v. Valeo because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process not simply because of direct transactions between those who give large amounts of money and candidates and elected officials but because the presence of unlimited amounts of money corrupts the process on a more fundamental level; and (2) other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns, including the need to preserve the integrity of our republican form of government, restore public confidence in government, and ensure all citizens a more equal opportunity to participate in the political process.

Onderzoek Risico's voor de democratie

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 March 2017

Onderzoek Risico's voor de democratie

proposition de loi tendant à sécuriser l'établissement des procurations électorales

France · Senate · 28 March 2017

Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2017

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution

A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 2017

This bill requires the Department of Energy to ensure that any crude oil, bitumen, and refined petroleum products transported into the United States through the Keystone XL pipeline will be entered into domestic commerce for use as fuel or the manufacture of another product. The President may waive the requirement in specified circumstances, including where: (1) a waiver is in the national interest; (2) an exchange of crude oil or petroleum products provides no net loss of these products domestically; or (3) a waiver is necessary under the Constitution, a law, or an international agreement.

La constitution d'un Fonds monétaire européen pour la zone euro

European Union · European Parliament · 27 March 2017

Article V Records Transparency Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2017

Article V Records Transparency Act of 2017 This bill directs the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to make and transmit to Congress an organized compilation of all applications and rescissions of applications ever made by states under article V of the Constitution to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments. NARA must: (1) use NARA records and outside sources to obtain an official copy of any application or rescission that may not be in such records, (2) submit a report on the extent of suspected missing applications or rescissions not included in each compilation, and (3) catalog the applications and rescissions by year of submission and state. The committees on the judiciary in each chamber shall designate the applications and rescissions contained in such compilation for public availability on a website and update the compilation as specified. In order to simplify and make uniform the process by which state legislatures make such an application or rescission, Congress recommends that after adoption of an application or rescission by a state legislature, the secretary of state or other state official should submit at least two copies of the measure containing the application or rescission to Congress, one copy addressed to the President of the Senate and one copy to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding Presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2017

Constitutional Amendment Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territory or commonwealth.

Fahrraddiebstahl

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 March 2017

Position zur hohen Anzahl an Fahrraddiebstählen und der geringen Aufklärungsquote, Gegenmaßnahmen, Kooperation im Schengenraum, Modellprojekte, Rolle von Fahrraddiebstahlversicherungen sowie eingravierten Rahmennummern, Auswirkungen des Fahrraddiebstahls auf das Sicherheitsgefühl der Bürger und das Vertrauen in den Rechtsstaat<br /> (insgesamt 11 Einzelfragen)

Verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot het opnemen van een constitutionele basis voor Caribische openbare lichamen en het regelen van een kiescollege voor de Eerste Kamer

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 23 March 2017

Verandering in de Grondwet, strekkende tot het opnemen van een constitutionele basis voor Caribische openbare lichamen en het regelen van een kiescollege voor de Eerste Kamer

proposition de loi tendant à supprimer le bénéfice de l'âge en cas d'égalité des suffrages entre deux listes arrivées en tête aux élections municipales

France · Senate · 22 March 2017

Reactie op het artikel in het Nederlandse Juristenblad ‘Van schikking naar strafbeschikking? Een eerste balans’.

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 22 March 2017

Reactie op het artikel in het Nederlandse Juristenblad ‘Van schikking naar strafbeschikking? Een eerste balans’.

99. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role of Garda and immigration officials in the US pre-clearance process to ensure that in the exercise of their public functions, a person's rights under the Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights, EU law or international human rights law will not be violated. [12825/17]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 March 2017

99. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the role of Garda and immigration officials in the US pre-clearance process to ensure that in the exercise of their public functions, a person's rights under the Constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights, EU law or international human rights law will not be violated. [12825/17]

English Language Unity Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2017

English Language Unity Act of 2017 This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States. Naturalization ceremonies and official functions of the U.S. government, subject to exceptions, must be conducted in English. The bill declares that all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of U.S. laws. A person injured by a violation of this Act may obtain relief, including a declaratory judgment, in a civil action. English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector,&nbsp;shall be presumptively consistent with U.S. laws. Any ambiguity in&nbsp;U.S. laws&nbsp; shall be resolved in accordance with the rights retained by the people and the powers reserved to states under the Bill of Rights. The Department of Homeland Security shall issue a proposed rule for uniform testing of the English language ability of candidates for naturalization based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

Jaarplan Rechtspraak 2017

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 March 2017

Jaarplan Rechtspraak 2017

Förderungen für die Kunsthaus Muerz GmbH

Austria · Federal Council · 16 March 2017

Anfrage der Bundesräte Arnd Meißl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Förderungen für die Kunsthaus Muerz GmbH

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 16 March 2017

Bericht des Gesundheitsausschusses über den Antrag 1981/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Loacker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution states that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.

Ökostromgesetz 2012, Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und –organisationsgesetz 2010 sowie das Bundesgesetz, mit dem zusätzliche Mittel aus von der Energie-Control Austria verwalteten Sondervermögen bereit gestellt werden

Austria · National Council · 15 March 2017

Bericht des Ausschusses für Wirtschaft und Industrie über die Regierungsvorlage (1519 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ökostromgesetz 2012, das Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und –organisationsgesetz 2010, das Gaswirtschaftsgesetz 2011, das KWK-Punkte-Gesetz und das Energie-Control-Gesetz geändert werden, sowie das Bundesgesetz, mit dem zusätzliche Mittel aus von der Energie-Control Austria verwalteten Sondervermögen bereit gestellt werden, erlassen wird

Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2017

Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act of 2017 This bill prohibits predispute arbitration agreements from containing a confidentiality clause regarding an employment, consumer, or civil rights dispute that could be interpreted to prohibit a party from: (1) making a communication in a manner such that the prohibition would violate a whistle-blower statute; or (2) reporting or making a communication about tortious conduct, unlawful conduct, or issues of public policy or public concern. But the prohibition shall not apply if a party can demonstrate a confidentiality interest that significantly outweighs the private and public interest in disclosure. The validity or enforceability of such an agreement to arbitrate shall be determined by a court, under federal law, rather than by an arbitrator, irrespective of whether the party resisting arbitration challenges the arbitration agreement specifically or in conjunction with other terms of the contract containing such agreement. The bill does not apply to contracts between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations, except that no such arbitration provision shall waive the right of an employee to seek judicial enforcement of a right arising under the U.S. Constitution, a state constitution, a federal or state statute, or related public policy. The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce against violations by persons offering such agreements, which shall be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under Federal Trade Commission Act. The bill also allows private rights of action by any persons aggrieved by a violation.

Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2017

Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish procedures to ensure that the integration of unmanned aircraft (drone) systems into the national airspace system is done in compliance with privacy principles. Such procedures shall not apply to a drone system operated for news-gathering activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. DOT may not approve, issue, or award any certificate, license, or other grant of authority to operate a drone system in the national airspace system unless the pertinent application includes a data collection statement that provides reasonable assurance that the applicant will operate the drone in accordance with privacy principles. The same requirement shall apply to any drone system to be operated by a law enforcement agency, except that the application shall include a data minimization statement, instead of a data collection statement, that provides the same assurance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall make any approved grant of authority, each such statement, and information about the drone's owner, operator, and technical capability available in a searchable format on the public FAA website. A governmental entity may not use a drone system, or request information collected by another entity through a drone system, for protective activities or for law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant or as permitted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, except when: (1) a law enforcement entity reasonably believes there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, or (2) the Department of Homeland Security determines that credible intelligence indicates there is a high risk of an imminent terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization. It shall be unlawful to operate a drone system in a manner that is not in accordance with the terms of a data collection statement or that violates the rule implementing the procedures required by this bill. Any such violation shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. This bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, by a civil action brought by a state, or by a private action. The FAA shall revoke the certificate, license, or other grant of authority of a drone system operated in a violation of this bill.

Beschäftigung von Jugendlichen im Bundesministerium für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien

Austria · National Council · 14 March 2017

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Petra Steger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien betreffend Beschäftigung von Jugendlichen im Bundesministerium für Kunst und Kultur, Verfassung und Medien

Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 14 March 2017

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Bruno Rossmann, Dr. Rainer Hable, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948, BGBl. Nr. 45/1948, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesgesetz BGBl. I Nr. 51/2012, geändert wird

Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2017

Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish procedures to ensure that the integration of unmanned aircraft (drone) systems into the national airspace system is done in compliance with privacy principles. Such procedures shall not apply to a drone system operated for news-gathering activities protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. DOT may not approve, issue, or award any certificate, license, or other grant of authority to operate a drone system in the national airspace system unless the pertinent application includes a data collection statement that provides reasonable assurance that the applicant will operate the drone in accordance with privacy principles. The same requirement shall apply to any drone system to be operated by a law enforcement agency, except that the application shall include a data minimization statement, instead of a data collection statement, that provides the same assurance. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall make any approved grant of authority, each such statement, and information about the drone's owner, operator, and technical capability available in a searchable format on the public FAA website. A governmental entity may not use a drone system, or request information collected by another entity through a drone system, for protective activities or for law enforcement or intelligence purposes except pursuant to a warrant or as permitted under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, except when: (1) a law enforcement entity reasonably believes there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, or (2) the Department of Homeland Security determines that credible intelligence indicates there is a high risk of an imminent terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization. It shall be unlawful to operate a drone system in a manner that is not in accordance with the terms of a data collection statement or that violates the rule implementing the procedures required by this bill. Any such violation shall be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. This bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, by a civil action brought by a state, or by a private action. The FAA shall revoke the certificate, license, or other grant of authority of a drone system operated in a violation of this bill.

Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 2017

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: it is Congress's duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution and all of the fundamental rights, including the freedom of the press; the President must immediately acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and express his support for U.S. democracy; the United States should continue being a democracy, not an autocracy; White House spokespersons should not issue fake news; and White House spokespersons who offer alternative or inaccurate facts should retract their statements immediately.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 2017

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state; and&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected state and federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the states. Nothing in the amendment shall be construed to limit the rights of freedom of speech, the press, exercise of religion, association, and all such other unalienable rights of the people.

Question 1731 — terrorisme

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

Mme Isabelle Valentin attire l'attention de M. le ministre d'État, ministre de l'intérieur, sur la menace terroriste qui pèse en France. Il est vital, pour la Nation, que tous les terroristes islamistes soient le plus promptement mis hors d'état de nuire. Des pouvoirs exceptionnels doivent être donnés aux autorités de l'État pour sécuriser les citoyens et le territoire. Le terrorisme islamiste a déclaré la guerre à la France portant à un degré jamais égalé les risques d'attentats et d'atteintes à la sécurité des citoyens. Face à l'horreur, il est désormais essentiel de réagir avec détermination pour empêcher les ennemis de la République d'ôter de nouvelles vies. La France doit tirer toutes les conséquences de la guerre menée par ces barbares sur le territoire. Les différents attentats survenus depuis le début de l'année 2015 ont une nouvelle fois rehaussé l'intensité de la menace. Ces attentats ont apporté dramatiquement la preuve tant de la détermination des terroristes à frapper sur le sol national que de leur capacité à fomenter des actions organisées ainsi que des stratégies de guerre de proximité. Ils ont également apporté la preuve que leurs auteurs ont souvent les mêmes parcours : fichés « S », condamnés à plusieurs reprises, libérés avant la fin de leur peine, identifiés pour radicalisation etc. Il est alors manifeste que l'arsenal législatif en la matière est insuffisant. Elle souhaite savoir si des mesures seront prises pour permettre la rétention des fichés « S » radicalisés.

Question 1676 — presse et livres

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

M. Paul Molac attire l'attention de Mme la ministre de la culture sur l'exclusion de la presse numérique de la publication des annonces légales. Plusieurs tentatives parlementaires ont été menées, en vain, afin de mettre fin à l'anomalie du régime de publication des annonces judiciaires et légales (AJL) qui aujourd'hui exclut la presse tout-en-ligne des règles d'habilitation. Cette mise en conformité du droit français avec le principe de non-discrimination technologique est pourtant une exigence du droit de l'Union européenne, qui serait par ailleurs cohérente avec l'harmonisation des taux de TVA opérée par la loi du 27 février 2014 harmonisant les taux de la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée, applicables à la presse imprimée et à la presse en ligne. De plus, cette mise en conformité répondrait aux objectifs de dématérialisation poursuivis par la directive européenne du 12 décembre 2006 (n° 2006/123/CE) relative aux services dans le marché intérieur. Par cette évolution législative, le développement de la presse en ligne serait favorisé, sans pour autant grever le budget de l'État. Il lui demande donc ce que le Gouvernement entend prendre comme mesures pour mettre fin à l'inégalité entre la presse imprimée et la presse numérique dans ce domaine.

Question 1646 — outre-mer

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

M. David Lorion attire l'attention de M. le ministre d'État, ministre de l'intérieur, sur les critères de mutation des policiers en outre-mer. À la suite de l'adoption de la loi portant sur l'égalité réelle outre-mer, promulguée le 1er mars 2017, le centre des intérêts matériels et moraux (CIMM) est devenu une priorité légale d'affectation pour tous les fonctionnaires d'État. L'instauration du CIMM a notamment pour vocation de permettre aux fonctionnaires originaires d'outre-mer d'être plus mobile. Ainsi peuvent-ils demander à être affectés prioritairement sur leur territoire d'origine, mais aussi en métropole ou en revenir ensuite. Dans une circulaire conjointe en date du 9 mars 2017, la ministre de la fonction publique et de la ministre des outre-mer de l'époque avaient demandé aux diverses administrations concernées une application prompte de ces nouvelles dispositions. Or, par exemple à La Réunion, dans les faits les fonctionnaires de police ne bénéficient toujours pas de ce droit à la mobilité. Il lui demande de prendre rapidement les dispositions pour permettre à ses agents - en particulier les policiers - de bénéficier du droit au CIMM.

Question 1634 — marchés publics

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

M. Jean-Pierre Pont attire l'attention de M. le ministre de l'économie et des finances sur une disparité de procédure pénalisant les collectivités souhaitant conclure des conventions de groupement de commandes pour mutualiser leurs marchés publics (L. 2016-1691/09 12 16). Pour les établissements publics de coopération intercommunale (EPCI), le CGCT prévoit à l'article L. 5211-10 une délégation large du conseil communautaire au président. Dans ces conditions, il est aisé pour le conseil de prévoir une délégation permanente au président pour la signature des conventions de groupement : nul besoin d'attendre la réunion du conseil pour autoriser le président à signer. En revanche, la procédure est différente et plus complexe pour les collectivités territoriales. En effet, la direction des affaires juridiques (DAJ) précise sur son site que « Pour les collectivités territoriales [...] la conclusion de la convention constitutive (du groupement de commande) nécessite l'intervention des organes délibérants ». En conséquence, les conseils municipaux ne peuvent déléguer au maire la faculté de signer une convention de groupement. Or la signature de cette convention est un préalable incontournable au lancement des procédures de marchés mutualisés. Le fait de devoir attendre que tous les conseils municipaux se soient réunis pour autoriser chaque maire à signer la convention de groupement de commandes est de nature à ralentir considérablement la procédure et peut-être décourager le développement des achats mutualisés. Or avec la baisse des dotations de l'État, la mutualisation est un enjeu majeur pour les communes et les intercommunalités. Il lui demande de bien vouloir faire examiner rapidement ce problème par ses services afin de pouvoir offrir aux municipalités une procédure équivalente à celle autorisée pour les EPCI.

Question 1614 — justice

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

Mme Isabelle Rauch souhaite interroger Mme la garde des sceaux, ministre de la justice, sur le réseau privé virtuel justice (RPVJ) qui a été créé en 2005. En parallèle, le réseau privé virtuel avocat (RPVA), créé en 2009, a permis la mise en place, au niveau national, d'une solution de communication électronique entre avocats et juridictions, favorisant ainsi la dématérialisation d'une partie des procédures au sein d'un système d'interconnexion sécurisée entre RPVA et RPVJ. Alors que le RPVA, a très rapidement évolué pour offrir dès 2010 une solution de télétravail et de mobilité, permettant aux avocats d'accéder aux ressources informatiques de leurs cabinets et de gérer leurs dossiers à distance dans le respect de la sécurité et de la confidentialité, le RPVJ, quant à lui n'a pas bénéficié des mêmes évolutions. Il en découle que les magistrats, pour pouvoir travailler sur les dossiers dont ils ont la charge, doivent le faire invariablement au sein de la juridiction, sur le matériel informatique dédié à cette fonction. Il se trouve pourtant, qu'au-delà des heures de travail réalisées dans la juridiction, nombre de magistrats sont amenés à travailler à domicile, et sont donc contraints pour se faire, soit d'imprimer les éléments du dossier, soit de solliciter des avocats une copie papier des procédures, ce qui constitue non seulement un retour en arrière, mais également une source de dépense complémentaire. En conséquence, elle lui demande si, face à une infrastructure technique utile et présentant de nombreux avantages, il ne serait pas judicieux de s'interroger sur les améliorations à mettre en place afin de permettre une solution de mobilité et de télétravail sécurisée au sein du RPVJ, afin de permettre aux magistrats, d'avoir un accès sécurisé à leurs dossiers en dehors des juridictions.

Question 1599 — impôts et taxes

France · National Assembly · 9 March 2017

M. Yves Blein interroge M. le ministre d'État, ministre de l'intérieur, sur la question récurrente de la fourniture aux collectivités locales des éléments nationaux exhaustifs de calcul de la DGF qui semble n'être toujours pas résolue. L'article 138 de la loi de finances pour 2017 qui précise pourtant que les critères individuels retenus pour déterminer le montant des différents fonds et dotations pour chaque collectivité territoriale ou groupement de collectivités territoriales seront mis à disposition du public sur Internet. La DGCL adresse certes aux communes et groupements, bien que tardivement, deux notifications individuelles, l'une pour les critères, l'autre pour les montants de dotations. Mais la base de données des éléments DGF de l'ensemble des communes de France n'est plus communiquée, à l'exception de ce qui figure de manière éclatée (par commune) et fort incomplète sur l'Open data du ministère. Or cette information est insuffisante pour pouvoir expliquer la composition des critères et vérifier la chaîne de calcul des dotations. Au moment où est demandé un effort de réduction des dépenses publiques locales, cette absence d'information est préjudiciable à l'optimisation de la gestion publique. Il souhaite donc savoir quand l'administration fiscale mettra la base de données nationale exhaustive des éléments constitutifs de la chaîne de constitution de la DGF de toutes les collectivités françaises.