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| short_title = Authorization for Military Action Against Oportia Act, 1745
| parliament = Cortes Federales
| long_title = ''An Act to authorize the use of Federal Forces against the [[National Salvation Council]] of [[Oportia]] following the unprovoked assault on New Alexandrian sovereign territory and to defend our allies in [[Eura]].''
| statute_book_chapter = Emergency Military Authorization
| statute_number = FA-1745-003
| introduced_by = Deputy [[Jose Manuel Montero]], ([[FHP]])
| Extent = Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie
| royal_assent = 16.III.{{AN|1745}}
| commencement = 16.III.{{AN|1745}}
| repeal_date = 
| amendments = 
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| status = Current
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The '''Authorization for Military Action Against Oportia Act, 1745''' represents [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]'s formal response to the unprovoked assault launched by the [[National Salvation Council]] during [[Operation Lightning Dawn]] on 15.III.{{AN|1745}}, passed during the [[11th Cortes Federales]]. The legislation authorizes comprehensive military action against the Fouche regime while establishing legal frameworks for coalition operations under the [[Committee of Euran Salvation]].

Following the attack on the [[Hatkrou Missile Defense Complex]] and the subsequent bombardment of [[Vanie]] that resulted in over 2,100 civilian casualties, the Cortes Federales convened in emergency session to address what Premier [[Juan Pablo Jimenez]] characterized as "an unprecedented assault on our territorial sovereignty and democratic values."

==Background==
{{Main|Operation Lightning Dawn}}
{{Main|Chastisement of the Inharmonious}}
The Authorization for Military Action Against Oportia Act emerged directly from the events of [[Operation Lightning Dawn]], when Oportian forces under the [[National Salvation Council]] launched coordinated strikes against targets in [[Zeed]], [[Constancia]], and [[Nouvelle Alexandrie]]. The assault on [[Hatkrou]] island, which revealed the existence of the previously classified [[Hatkrou Missile Defense Complex]], constituted the first foreign military attack on New Alexandrian sovereign territory since the federation's founding. The intelligence compromise orchestrated through [[Sarbanes-Lopez CyberSecurity]], while enabling successful defensive preparations, demonstrated the regime's willingness to conduct aggressive military operations against its neighboring allies. The subsequent New Alexandrian counterattack on [[Vanie]], while militarily successful, highlighted the need for formal legislative authorization for expanded military operations.

Premier Jimenez's government determined that the attack constituted sufficient justification for formal military action under both domestic constitutional law. The legislation also addresses coordination with [[Raspur Pact]] allies and the [[Committee of Euran Salvation]], establishing legal foundations for joint operations.

The bill received unprecedented cross-party support, with even traditional opposition parties recognizing the gravity of the unprovoked assault. The [[Federal Consensus Party]]'s [[Morissa Baumann]] declared that "when foreign dictatorships attack our soil, partisan differences must yield to national unity," while smaller parties unanimously supported the government's response.

==Key Provisions==
The Act authorizes the [[Premier of Nouvelle Alexandrie|President of the Government]] to deploy all Federal Forces in military operations against the [[National Salvation Council]] of Oportia. It establishes legal frameworks for joint operations with [[Committee of Euran Salvation]] partners, including intelligence sharing, coordinated targeting, and unified command structures under [[Trans-Euran Command]] authority. Emergency appropriations of 50 billion écus are authorized for immediate military operations, with additional funding mechanisms established for extended campaigns. The legislation mandates monthly reporting to the Cortes Federales on operational progress, casualty figures, and strategic objectives.

Special provisions protect classified operations while ensuring legislative oversight, including briefings for the Defense Committee and regular closed sessions with leadership from both chambers. The Act also establishes humanitarian assistance programs for Oportian civilians affected by the conflict and creates legal protections for refugees fleeing the [[National Salvation Council]].

==Legislative History==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Legislative History of the Authorization for Military Action Against Oportia Act, 1745
! Stage !! Date !! Chamber !! Action !! Votes (Y-N-A) !! Details
|-
| 1 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Federal Assembly || Emergency Introduction || - || Introduced by Secretary of Defense [[Jose Manuel Montero]]
|-
| 2 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Federal Assembly || Committee Review || 38-0-0 || Unanimous approval by [[Federal_Assembly_of_Nouvelle_Alexandrie#Current_Committees_(6th_legislature,_1718_AN-Present)|Defense Committee]]
|-
| 3 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Federal Assembly || Emergency Amendment || 645-12-32 || Added humanitarian provisions
|-
| 4 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Federal Assembly || Final Reading || 745-2-2 || Overwhelming passage
|-
| 5 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Chamber of Peers || Emergency Session || 118-2-2 || Approved with minor modifications
|-
| 6 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || Chamber of Peers || Final Reading || 121-0-1 || Full passage achieved
|-
| 7 || 16.III.{{AN|1745}} || - || Royal Assent || - || Signed by King [[Sinchi Roca II]]<ref>https://discord.com/channels/932832788615426148/932833834951659551/1380319815792590849</ref>
|}

==Bill as passed by the Federal Assembly, 1745 AN==
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'''AUTHORIZATION FOR MILITARY ACTION AGAINST OPORTIA ACT, 1745'''


THE READING OF<br>

A<br>

BILL<br>

TO<br>

Authorize the use of Federal Forces against the [[National Salvation Council]] of [[Oportia]] following the unprovoked assault on New Alexandrian sovereign territory during [[Operation Lightning Dawn]] and to defend democratic values and regional allies in [[Eura]]; ''among other purposes''.<br>


'''AUTHORIZATION FOR MILITARY ACTION AGAINST OPORTIA ACT, 1745'''


Presented by Deputy [[Jose Manuel Montero]], ([[FHP]])<br>
Ordered, by the [[Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie]],<br/>
to be Printed, 16.III.{{AN|1745}}.<br/>

'''''BE IT ENACTED''' by the [[King of Nouvelle Alexandrie|King]]'s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the [[Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Cortes Federales]], in this present session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-''
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<center><br/>'''PART I'''<br/>
''GENERAL PROVISIONS.''<br/></center>
'''Article 1: Citation.'''<br/>
#This Act may be cited as the "Authorization for Military Action Against Oportia Act, 1745".

'''Article 2: Definitions.'''<br/>
#For the purposes of this Act:
##"[[National Salvation Council]]" means the military government currently controlling [[Oportia]] under [[Joseph Fouche]];
##"Federal Forces" means all branches of the [[Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie]];
##"[[Committee of Euran Salvation]]" means the coalition of Euran nations opposing the [[National Salvation Council]];
##"[[Operation Lightning Dawn]]" means the unprovoked assault launched by Oportian forces on 15.III.1745.


<center>'''PART II'''<br>
''AUTHORIZATION OF MILITARY ACTION.''<br></center>

'''Article 3: Legislative Authorization.'''
#The [[Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie|Cortes Federales]] hereby authorizes the President of the Government to use all necessary and appropriate force against the [[National Salvation Council]] of Oportia.
#This authorization extends to all Federal Forces and includes authority for joint operations with [[Raspur Pact]] partners.
#Military action is authorized in response to the unprovoked assault on [[Hatkrou]] island and allied territories during [[Operation Lightning Dawn]].

'''Article 4: Scope of Operations.'''
#Authorized military operations may include but are not limited to air strikes, naval bombardment, ground operations, and special operations missions.
#The President of the Government is authorized to coordinate with allied forces under [[Trans-Euran Command]] and [[Committee of Euran Salvation]] frameworks.
#Operations may extend to all territories controlled by or under the influence of the [[National Salvation Council]].


<center>'''PART III'''<br>
''FUNDING AND RESOURCES.''<br></center>

'''Article 5: Emergency Appropriations.'''
#The sum of fifty billion (50,000,000,000) New Alexandrian écus is hereby appropriated for immediate military operations.
#Additional funding may be authorized through emergency appropriations as required for extended operations.
#The [[Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie]] is authorized to provide necessary liquidity support for defense contractors and military suppliers.


<center>'''PART IV'''<br>
''OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING.''<br></center>

'''Article 6: Legislative Oversight.'''
#The President of the Government shall provide monthly reports to the Cortes Federales on operational progress and strategic objectives.
#The [[Cortes_Federales_of_Nouvelle_Alexandrie#Permanent_Legislative_Committees|Defense Committee]] shall receive weekly classified briefings on ongoing operations.
#Casualty figures and humanitarian impact assessments shall be provided in regular public reports.

'''Article 7: Protection of Civilians.'''
#All military operations shall prioritize the protection of non-combatant civilians and shall distinguish between military and civilian targets.
#Federal Forces are prohibited from deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure except where such infrastructure directly supports [[National Salvation Council]] military operations.
#Humanitarian assistance programs shall be established for Oportian civilians affected by the conflict, including medical aid, food distribution, and emergency shelter.
#Refugee assistance and protection programs shall be expanded to accommodate displaced persons fleeing the [[National Salvation Council]], with processing centers established in border regions, where possible.
#Safe corridors shall be established where operationally feasible to allow civilian evacuation from combat zones.
#Federal Forces shall respect religious sites, hospitals, schools, and other civilian facilities unless they are being used for military purposes by [[National Salvation Council]] forces.


<center>'''PART V'''<br>
''CLOSING PROVISIONS.''<br></center>
'''Article 8: Commencement and Application.'''
#This Bill shall apply to all of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie and its Federal Forces.
#This Bill shall not become law unless it has been given Royal Assent.
#This Bill shall be published and made publicly available, except for classified operational annexes.
#In the event any provision or part of this Bill is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Bill, will be inoperative.
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==Amendments==
*Emergency humanitarian provisions amendment introduced by Deputy [[Joanna Wisely]] ([[FHP]]), adding expanded refugee assistance and civilian protection measures.
*Intelligence oversight amendment proposed by Deputy [[Morissa Baumann]] (FCP), requiring additional briefings for opposition leadership.

== Voting Record ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Member !! Region !! Party !! Vote !! Comments
|-
| [[Morissa Baumann]] || {{team flag|Isles of Caputia}} || [[Federal Consensus Party of Nouvelle Alexandrie|FCP]] || Yea || "Defense of sovereignty demands decisive action."
|-
| [[Gabrielle Fitzgerald]] || {{team flag|Wechua|name=Wechua Nation}} || [[Democratic Socialist Party of Nouvelle Alexandrie|DSP]] || Yea || "Democratic values must be defended."
|-
| [[Pablo Alvelo Nieves]] || {{team flag|Santander}} || [[United for Alvelo|UfA]] || Yea || "Unprovoked aggression cannot stand."
|-
| [[Jose Manuel Montero]] || {{team flag|Wechua|name=Wechua Nation}} || [[FHP]] || Yea || "We cannot flinch, we must defend ourselves and our [[Raspur Pact]] allies. It is our duty."
|-
| [[Lohn Jennon]] || {{team flag|South Lyrica}} || Independent || Nay || "Give peace a chance."
|-
| [[Fred Strong]]||{{team flag|North Lyrica}}||[[FHP]]||Aye||"Reckless stupidity on this grand a scale must, in and of itself, be punished no less grandly."
|}

==See also==
*[[11th Cortes Federales]]
*[[Operation Lightning Dawn]]
*[[Hatkrou Missile Defense Complex]]
*[[Committee of Euran Salvation]]
*[[National Salvation Council]]
*[[Chastisement of the Inharmonious]]

==References==
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[[Category:New Alexandrian Law]]
[[Category:Military of Nouvelle Alexandrie]]
[[Category:11th Cortes Federales]]