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ESC43A4A5ACongressLegislationItem Legislation Authoring

School1 ABilltoReformtheFosterCareSystemtoProtectIndividualized

AbusedMinors ChallengeEC

2 AResolutiontoLessentheRestrictionsofSchoolDressCodes Columbia3 ABilltoRemoveAnti-HomelessArchitecturetoDiscourage

Gentrification Needville

4 StacyAbramsVotingAccessibilityAct Royal5 ABilltoEnforcethePresidentialEmolumentsAct Waltrip6 ABilltoAmendCongressionalRedistricting *7 ABilltoRelievetheStudentLoanCrisistoPromoteOpportunities *8 ABilltoImprovetheU.S.ImmigrationSystembyCreatingSpecialized

DivisionsWithintheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity(ICARUSINITIATIVE)

*

9 AResolutiontoEstablishaGreenEnergyTradeDealwithChinatoImplementWithinBiden’sInfrastructurePlan *

10 ABilltoStrengthenU.SChineseRelationsThroughClimateInitiatives *11 AResolutiontoFormallyEstablishDiplomaticRelationswith

theGovernmentofAfghanistanCurrentlyAdministratedbytheTalibantoPromoteStabilityinCentralAsia

BarbersHill

12 ABilltoAbolishGiftedandTalentedProgramstoEndEducationInequality *

13 ABilltoProvideaUniversalBasicIncome KatyJordan14 ABilltoEndForcedLaborinSolarEnergyProduction *15 AResolutiontoWithdrawfromthe1953MutualDefenseTreatyto

DenuclearizeNorthKorea *

16 ABilltoReformthePatriotAct *17 ABilltoUtilizeArtificialIntelligencetoRestructureCongressional

Districts *

18 ABilltoIncreaseHomelessShelterstoRehabilitatetheHomeless *19 AResolutiontoImprovetheSpecialNeedsEducationforChildren

withDevelopmentalDisabilities Columbia

We certify that the legislation submitted by this school for this Congress is the original work of the students of our school and has permission to be presented.

3A, 4A, 5A Legislation Prelims 1 A Bill to Reform the Foster Care System to Protect Individualized Abused Minors Prelims 2 A Resolution to Lessen the Restrictions of School Dress Codes Prelims 3 A Bill to Remove Anti-Homeless Architecture to Discourage Gentrification Prelims 4 Stacy Abrams Voting Accessibility Act Prelims 5 A Bill to Enforce the Presidential Emoluments Act. Prelims 6 A Bill to Amend Congressional Redistricting Prelims 7 A Bill to Relieve the Student Loan Crisis to Promote Opportunities Prelims 8 A Bill to improve the U.S. Immigration system by creating specialized divisions within

the Department of Homeland Security (ICARUS INITIATIVE) Prelims 9 A Resolution to Establish a Green Energy Trade Deal with China to Implement Within

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Prelims 10 A Bill to Strengthen U.S Chinese Relations Through Climate Initiatives Finals 1 A Resolution to formally establish diplomatic relations with the Government of

Afghanistan currently administrated by the Taliban to promote stability in Central Asia Finals 2 A Bill to Abolish Gifted and Talented Programs to End Education Inequality Finals 3 A Bill to Provide a Universal Basic Income Finals 4 A Bill to End Forced Labor in Solar Energy Production Finals 5 A Resolution to Withdraw from the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty to Denuclearize North Korea Finals 6 A Bill to Reform the Patriot Act Finals 7 A Bill to Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Restructure Congressional Districts Finals 8 A Bill to Increase Homeless Shelters to Rehabilitate the Homeless Finals 9 A Resolution to Improve the Special Needs Education for Children with Developmental

Disabilities


Prelims 1. A Bill to Reform the Foster Care System to Protect Individualized Abused Minors

BE IT ENACTED BY THIS UIL CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: 1

SECTION 1. The United States shall slowly reform the use of the Foster Care System to 2

rebuild a stable, nurtured household for minors in need. 3

SECTION 2. The “Foster Care System” shall be defined as a system in which a minor has 4

been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified 5

caregiver. “Stable Household” will be referenced as a household that maintains 6

at least an average total income of $75,000 annually. 7

SECTION 3. The Children’s Bureau and Child Protective Services shall oversee the 8

enforcement of the bill and continue to gain sponsorship for all current foster 9

care cases. Both agencies will be allocated a total of $18 billion for any program 10

necessities, and an additional $2 billion every five years until the reform is 11

complete. 12

A. The reform will be sponsored by the existing Child Care and Development 13

Block Grant Agencies. 14

B. Children who are in the foster care system for more than a year get 15

quarterly therapy sessions. 16

C. Social workers will conduct biannual, in-depth background checks on 17

pending and current foster families to ensure the safety of the minor. 18

SECTION 4. The funding shall go into effect by the fiscal year 2023. This legislation shall be 19

implemented 6 months after initial funding. 20

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.21

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Challenge Early College High School


Prelims 2. A Resolution to Lessen the Restrictions of School Dress Codes

WHEREAS, School dress codes are outdated, and painfully targeted toward an audience that 1

is sorely disproportionate; and 2

WHEREAS, Students in their learning environments are constantly being pulled out of class 3

or stopped mid- lesson due to rules and/ or- regulations in which prohibit them 4

from learning whilst wearing a certain article of clothing; and 5

WHEREAS, Be it purposeful or not, the disparities are known well in the state of Texas; well 6

over 50% of people of color are suspended due to dress code policies; and 7

WHEREAS, It is widely known that females are disproportionately affected by sexist rules 8

formed to sexualize their bodies; now, therefore, be it 9

RESOLVED, That the dress code amongst schools be revised to accommodate all genders, 10

races and financial situations within the guide-lines of public safety and the law.11

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Columbia High school.


Prelims 3. A Bill to Remove Anti-Homeless Architecture to Discourage Gentrification


SECTION 1. A bill to remove and replace any architecture that was implemented to 2

discourage homeless people. 3

SECTION 2. Architecture- Hostile architecture, sometimes called “defensive 4

architecture,” a trend in urban design that discourages the use of spaces 5

in any way other than the intention of the owner or designer, has existed 6

all over the world in various ways, but the most harmful examples have 7

come in the way of targeting the homeless community. 8

SECTION 3. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall oversee this 9

bill. 10

SECTION 4. To be enacted on January 31, 2022. 11


Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Needville High School.


Prelims 4. Stacy Abrams Voting Accessibility Act

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS HERE ASSEMBLED THAT: 1

SECTION 1. The United States Congress shall implement a new Congressional Election 2

Committee (CEC) to oversee the access and budget for absentee ballot drop 3

boxes used in congressional midterms and presidential elections. 4

SECTION 2. The CEC committee will only function with respect to federal elections and will 5

not participate in any state, county, or mayoral elections. The CEC shall be 6

composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the United 7

States Senate. 26 members shall be chosen by the Speaker of the House and 8

Majority Leader of the Senate respectively. 9

SECTION 3. The CEC shall coordinate with State Governors to provide access to ballot drop 10

box locations of 1 minimum drop box location per 50,000 residents in the State. 11

A. State Governors will be charged with the duty to organize and secure ballot 12

boxes, in conjunction with State funds if necessary. 13

B. State Governors shall henceforth be held in contempt of Congress if State 14

Election Officials fail to comply or enforce this policy laid forth. 15

C. Voters must register to vote in compliance with State laws, which may 16

include in-person registration, mail-in registration, or online registration. 17

D. Voters may use any valid State or Federal ID as proof of eligibility to vote. 18

This may include State Voter Registration Numbers, State Driver’s Licenses, 19

or Federal Passports. 20

E. Voters shall have access to mail-in absentee ballots if overseas or out-of-21

state on Election Day or during Early Voting season, if allowed by the state. 22

Mail-in absentee ballots will also be available to voters who may be ill or not 23

fit to travel to voting locations. 24

SECTION 4. CEC will check and require proof that this policy has been enacted and enforced 25

at least one month prior to the state’s voter registration deadline; which is 26

before early election. If voter registration is accepted on or near election day, 27

policy must be enacted and enforced two months prior to election day. The 28

policy shall come into effect January 31, 2022 and apply to the November 2022 29

Congressional midterms. 30

SECTION 5. Any state legislation that conflicts with the policy laid forth, once in effect, is 31

hereby null and void. All other laws that are in effect within a state and do not 32

conflict with this policy, shall remain intact. 33

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Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Royal High School.


Prelims 5. A Bill to Enforce the Presidential Emoluments Act


SECTION 1. The United States should provide enforcement for the Constitutional 2

prohibition on foreign emoluments to the President of the United States. 3

SECTION 2. The term emolument is defined as any improper benefit or interest, 4

including, but not limited to, those mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, 5

article I, section 9, clause 8. 6

SECTION 3. Any sitting United States Senator or Representative may bring an action 7

in federal court to halt the current President from receiving any 8

emolument, office, title, or improper benefit from any foreign state. The 9

court may enter an injunction against both the giver and the receiver of 10

the emolument or improper benefit in order to prevent the transaction 11

or subsequent transaction of substantially similar nature. 12

SECTION 4. This legislation shall go into effect January 31, 2022. 13


Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Waltrip High School.


Prelims 6. A Bill to Amend Congressional Redistricting


SECTION 1. For the purpose of Senators and House members, both nationally and at the 2

state level, the district lines should be drawn by an independent, non-partisan 3

commission that bases their decisions on population and geography rather than 4

partisan gerrymandering. 5

SECTION 2. Partisan Gerrymandering shall be defined as district lines that manipulate the 6

boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party. 7

SECTION 3. The Department of Justice shall work with each state’s chosen independent 8

commission to oversee that every district contains votes that are proportional 9

and fair. 10

A. Each state that has two or more representatives shall be required to 11

establish an independent, non-partisan commission to determine 12

congressional district boundaries. 13

B. Any state that does not maintain compliance shall be prohibited from 14

having voting members in the United States House of Representative or 15

United States Senate until compliance is met. Members of these delegations 16

may continue to maintain their other duties of office but may not vote on 17

any matter until compliance is met. 18

C. Each state’s independent commission shall be made up of independent, 19

non-partisan, redistricting experts. 20

SECTION 4. This legislation will take effect on July 1, 2022. 21


Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by the Congressional Clerk.


Prelims 7. A Bill to Relieve the Student Loan Crisis to Promote Opportunities


SECTION 1. The COVID-19 Pandemic has negatively impacted the financial stability of 2

numerous individuals. Student loan payments have been a prominent 3

financial burden. Even before the pandemic, student loans posed as a 4

challenge to the country. All private and public student loans will be 5

forgiven, and most corporate tax cuts will be abolished in favor of higher 6

company tax rates to fund the bill. 7

SECTION 2. A. “Private Loans” refer to student loans owed to third-party private 8

companies. 9

B. “Public Loans” refer to student loans owed to the government. 10

C. “Tax Cuts” refer to the overall reduction in company tax rates. 11

SECTION 3. The U.S. Department of Education will oversee the enforcement of this 12

bill. The Internal Revenue Service will be responsible for raising funding 13

for this bill. 14

A. The Department of Education will manage Public Loans. The 15

Department would buyout Private Loans held by companies. 16

B. The IRS will raise $2 trillion in the span of 10 years from companies. 17

SECTION 4. This bill will go into effect on January 1, 2023. 18



Prelims 8. A Bill to Improve the U.S. Immigration System by Creating

Specialized Divisions Within the Department of Homeland Security (ICARUS INITIATIVE)


SECTION 1. The proposed bill tackles reforming the U.S Immigration System to improve the life of immigrant 2

children via the abolition of ICE. 3

SECTION 2. In this section, we will define ambiguous terms and phrases that involve the bill: 4

ICE- The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a federal law enforcement agency under 5

the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ICE's stated mission is to protect the United States 6

from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public 7

safety. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) 8

SECTION 3. The proposed bill will abolish ICE and create the following divisions in Homeland Security: Border Division of 9

Immigration, Border Division of Child Protection, Border Division of Assimilation, Border Division of Relocation, 10

Border Division of Unemployment, Border Division of Security. 11

Subsection A (Address to Corruption) Along with the basic protections of the whistleblower protection act, as 12

ICARUS will function under the Department of Homeland security, the initiative will also have several other 13

policies to cut down on corruption. Officials in each division will be elected by Congress, with a term limit of 14

six years and no chance for re-assignment. Furthermore, the states will be able to launch investigations into 15

any of the divisions at any time. 16

Subsection B (Address to State official intervention) Should this bill pass, it will henceforth be ILLEGAL for state 17

officials to tamper with the investigations and arrests made by any of the Divisions. This is simply so that the 18

agents can do their jobs without having to struggle against a corrupt governor or mayor who may tip off a 19

suspect of any of the Border Divisions (It can also be attributed to the fact that ICARUS falls under a federal 20

department, and state officials may not be fully informed about the nature of arrests they will make). 21

SECTION 4. Homeland Security will oversee the enforcement of the proposed bill. 22

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. This bill shall go into 23

effect on January 31, 2022. 24

Introduced for Congressional Debate by the Congressional Clerk.


Prelims 9. A Resolution to Establish a Green Energy Trade Deal with China to Implement Within Biden’s

Infrastructure Plan

WHEREAS, The U.S. is lagging behind its constituent nations in renewable energy; 1

and 2

WHEREAS, Under Biden’s new Infrastructure Plan, America plans to expand its 3

renewable energy use to fight the impacts of climate change; and 4

WHEREAS, China has one of the biggest renewable energy reservoirs in the world; 5

and 6

WHEREAS, Upon the beginning of Biden’s presidency, China expressed interest in 7

renegotiating trade with the United States; and 8

WHEREAS, China would be an ideal trade partner for green energy due to China’s 9

own interest in and development of expanding renewable energy 10

resources in their own nation; now, therefore, be it 11

RESOLVED, By UIL Congress here assembled that the United States assign the 12

International Trade Agency and the Western Area Power Administration 13

to establish a trade deal of green energy with China; and be it 14

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the U.S. utilize acquired renewable energy.15

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Prelims 10. A Bill to Strengthen U.S Chinese Relations Through Climate Initiatives


SECTION 1. The U.S federal government shall hereby expand Chinese relations by pushing 2

for climate initiatives. 3

A. Removing subsidies from the fossil fuel industry and use them for a green 4

economy. 5

B. Increase cooperation with China to develop green energy companies. 6

C. Apply tariffs on China if they exceed certain amount of emissions. 7

SECTION 2. Climate initiatives shall be defined as an act or strategy intended to curb 8

damages to the environment. 9

SECTION 3. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE) and 10

the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) will handle the 11

implementation and enforcement of this bill. 12

A. The USITC will be in charge of implementing a 10% increase (on top of 13

already existing tariffs) on tariffs on Chinese exports if they don't reduce 14

their carbon emissions to 10 million metric tons (MMT) by 2024. 15

B. Any revenue made from this bill will be given to the EPA to produce and 16

expand green energy companies. 17

C. The EPA and DOE will work together to apply subsidies to renewable energy 18

sectors of our economy and develop green energy companies. 19

SECTION 4. This bill will go into place effective immediately. 20




Finals 1. A Resolution to Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations with the Government of Afghanistan Currently

Administrated by the Taliban to Promote Stability in Central Asia

WHEREAS, The United States of America, by removing forces from the nation of 1

Afghanistan and failing to support the democratic government that 2

formerly held sovereignty has caused the nation of Afghanistan to fall 3

into the hands of Taliban forces; and 4

WHEREAS, President Biden has already been negotiating with the Taliban on such 5

issues as troop removal and airport access for Americans fleeing 6

Afghanistan; and 7

WHEREAS, Without the presence of coalition forces in Afghanistan the United States 8

of America has lost a strategic foothold against China and against terror 9

training in the region; and 10

WHEREAS, The Taliban are well-known supporters of both state and independent 11

terrorist organizations; and 12

WHEREAS, The United States of America has an interest in preventing terrorism 13

worldwide and keeping good relations with various governments helps to 14

keep the risk of terror low; now, therefore, be it 15

RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled supports establishing formal 16

diplomatic relations with the Taliban government of Afghanistan. 17

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Barbers Hill High School.


Finals 2. A Bill to Abolish Gifted and Talented Programs to

End Education Inequality


SECTION 1. Gifted and Talented programs throughout public schools are to cease 2

operation. 3

SECTION 2. The following definitions are provided: 4

A. “GT programs” is defined as gifted and talented entry programs 5

offered between K-8 grades that require an entry test for admission. 6

B. A “gifted student” is defined as any student classified as GT via 7

testing, merit decided by schools in elementary education, or 8

evaluation determined by teachers and/or administrators. 9

SECTION 3. The U.S. Department of Education will work with local school districts to 10

oversee the implementation of this bill. 11

A. Schools will no longer test and/or seek out students to classify as GT. 12

B. Any students currently in GT programs will be transferred back to a 13

standard education with their non-GT peers. 14

C. Mental health services will be provided for GT students upon 15

transferring to assist in the adjustment. 16

SECTION 4. This legislation will take effect fiscal year 2022. 17




Finals 3. A Bill to Provide a Universal Basic Income


SECTION 1. The United States federal government will provide a Universal Basic 2

Income of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per month to every adult who 3

is a legal resident of the United States. 4

SECTION 2. For the purposes of this legislation, Universal Basic Income (UBI) is 5

defined as a government program in which eligible individuals receive a 6

set amount of money on a regular basis to alleviate poverty and stimulate 7

the economy. 8

SECTION 3. The United States Treasury Department, together with the Internal 9

Revenue Service (IRS), will oversee implementation of this legislation and 10

will distribute UBI funds monthly to all U.S. citizens and legally admitted 11

immigrants over the age of eighteen. 12

SECTION 4. This legislation will take effect at the start of Fiscal Year 2022. 13

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. 14

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Katy Jordan High School.


Finals 4. A Bill to End Forced Labor in Solar Energy Production


SECTION 1. The U.S. will ban the import of all solar panels and components 2

manufactured in the Xinjiang region of China. 3

A. All third-party imports of solar panels and/or components must 4

demonstrate that products are produced from a clean supply chain, 5

certified as slave labor free. 6

B. This ban will be repealed on the condition that China allows 7

independent, regular and unannounced inspections of its Xinjiang 8

manufacturing facilities to ensure they are in compliance with 9

international standards prohibiting the use of forced labor. 10

SECTION 2. Congress will allocate $300 million for the purpose of 11

A. Loan guarantees and tax incentives to encourage domestic research 12

and manufacturing of solar panels and components. 13

B. Investment tax credits of 30% for residential and commercial 14

installation of solar technology. 15

SECTION 3. The U.S. Department of Commerce will oversee the implementation and 16

enforcement of this bill. 17

SECTION 4. This law will take effect within 6 months of passage. 18




Finals 5. A Resolution to Withdraw from the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty to Denuclearize North Korea

WHEREAS, The United States has attempted to negotiate the denuclearize of North 1

Korea for two decades with no results; and 2

WHEREAS, The U.S.’s 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty has kept greater US presence in 3

the Korean Peninsula thus incentivized greater nuclear development 4

efforts in North Korea; and 5

WHEREAS, The United States currently has over 20,000 troops stationed within 6

South Korea under our alliance; and 7

WHEREAS, North Korea has expressed their denuclearization as an option, only if the 8

U.S. withdraws from the Korean Peninsula; and 9

WHEREAS, North Korean denuclearization and U.S. troop withdrawal would leave 10

neither side vulnerable; and 11

WHEREAS, The Denuclearization of North Korea would significantly strengthen U.S. 12

national security efforts; now, therefore, be it 13

RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled make the recommendation that 14

the United States withdraw from the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty in the 15

following year; and, be it 16

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the United States withdraw all troops stationed in South 17

Korea over a four year period. 18

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by the Congressional Clerk

Finals 6. A Bill to Reform the Patriot Act


SECTION 1. Restrict the NSA’s ability to spy on United States citizens without a warrant. 2

Restrict the NSA to only collect intelligence when absolutely needed, when 3

people are suspected of doing illegal activity on the internet, for the safety of 4

others, and permission from the government with a warrant. 5

SECTION 2. NSA- National security agency, They collect intelligence from foreign and 6

homeland people without the need of a warrant, which ignores all privacy of 7

Americans. They are supposed to be responsible for global monitoring, 8

collection, and processing of information. 9

Patriot Act- is an act that indirectly gives the NSA permission or power to spy on 10

Americans through our electronics without a warrant, which we use in everyday 11

life. 12

Warrant-a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the 13

police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out 14

some other action relating to the administration of justice. The Patriot Act 15

allows the invasion of privacy for the NSA and ignores the requirements of a 16

warrant. 17

SECTION 3. The Department of Defense is the agency that will oversee and enforce the 18

changes in the NSA. 19

SECTION 4. This legislation will take effect May 9, 2022 . 20

SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void. 21



Finals 7. A Bill to Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Restructure Congressional Districts


SECTION 1. The United States shall utilize Artificial Intelligence to analyzes census 2

data and other social-economic factors in order to restructure all federal 3

congressional districts. 4

SECTION 2. Artificial Intelligence is defined as the use of computer systems to 5

perform, process, or make decisions using real-time data to simulate 6

human tasks and behaviors. 7

SECTION 3. Private companies will work with the State Department to develop and 8

implement an algorithm. 9

A. All future redistricting changes will be approved by a new Federal 10

Districting Commission with bipartisan members appointed by 11

Congress. 12

B. Demographic data will be collected from the United States Census 13

every 10 years. 14

SECTION 4. This legislation will take effect on January 1, 2030. 15




Finals 8. A Bill to Increase Homeless Shelters to Rehabilitate the Homeless


SECTION 1. The United States federal government will work to increase the amount 2

of homeless shelters in cities with homeless populations greater than 3

10,000 people. 4

SECTION 2. Homeless shelters shall be defined as temporary residencies for homeless 5

individuals and families. Homelessness shall be defined as lacking housing 6

or lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. 7

SECTION 3. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) will work 8

in conjunction with state governments to implement this legislation. 9

A. An additional 75 million dollars will be allocated annually to the 10

budget of the USICH for a span of 5 years 11

B. The additional funding will be attained through diverting funds from 12

the Department of Defense (DoD). 13

SECTION 4. This legislation will go into effect by January 31, 2022. 14




Finals 9. A Resolution to Improve the Special Needs Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities

WHEREAS, Children with developmental disabilities are overprotected and devalued; 1

and 2

WHEREAS, These children only have a 44% chance of joining the labor force once 3

they turn 21; and 4

WHEREAS, Education for these children fails to encourage their growth, only 5

perpetuating the discrimination; and 6

WHEREAS, This discrimination can result in failure to reach their full potential 7

causing a continuance of underachievement; now, therefore, be it 8

RESOLVED, That the UIL Congress here assembled make the following 9

recommendation for solution: to modify the requirements for special 10

education teachers, to improve the curriculum, and to increase funding 11

to special needs departments.12

Introduced for UIL Congressional Debate by Columbia High School.

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