Universal Broadband And Housing Act of 2023
Rationale
These changes ensure equitable access to essential services and prioritise public housing over profit, improving quality of life for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Broadband & Digital Access |
Subsidies for rural and hard-to-reach areas
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Universal service obligation; every home entitled to a connection
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| 2 | Social Housing |
Small stock for the most vulnerable; right-to-buy for tenants
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Large municipal housing programme; right-to-buy abolished
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Social HousingProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Alexandre Roussel
Candidate for Presidency · Age 30
Once a decorated officer who leveraged his military discipline into a career as a media personality, Alexandre Roussel commands attention both on stage and in policy discussions with his blend of analytical rigor and star power.
Timeline
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Draft6 October 2023
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Vote Open6 October 2023
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Vote Closed5 December 2023
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Became Law5 December 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 174 / 348 seats (50.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 131 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 54 | Yes | ……………………………2&₱22₱2₱2₱2₱ |
| Blue Labour | 35 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 61 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 82 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 70 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Progressive Front | 0 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Radical Republicans | 3 | Yes | ...................... |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 224 / 577 seats (38.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 233 · Not voted: 120
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 86 | Yes | ……………………………2&₱22₱2₱2₱2₱ |
| Blue Labour | 41 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 159 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 97 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 74 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Progressive Front | 0 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Radical Republicans | 0 | Yes | ...................... |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
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“……………………………2&₱22₱2₱2₱2₱”
“We support this legislation.”
“We support the proposal”