According to the Speaker the new law takes effect July 19, though I don't know why. Of course, that shouldn't preclude the SC taking up the application presently.
I have no issue with Jamie being a member of the SC (and that's not just because he can read this )SC Procedure:4.The appointment of a member to the Security Council.
a. The Council shall admit by majority vote those applicants who the Council determines are not a Security Risk to the North Pacific and meet the minimum Influence and endorsement levels prescribed by law.
b. The minimum discussion period is two days and the minimum voting period is three days.