Issues

The act provides for the

construction and maintenance of a physical barrier, including a wall, along the

United States-Mexico border to prevent illegal immigration and smuggling.

The act authorizes the deployment of

advanced technology and surveillance systems such as drones, sensors, and

cameras to monitor and secure the border.

The act calls for an increase in the number of personnel for both the United States Border

Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance border

security and enforce immigration laws.

The act streamlines the process for removing

individuals who have entered the United States unlawfully, by providing for

expedited removal proceedings and limiting opportunities for judicial appeals.

The act promotes cooperation with Mexico and Central American countries to address the root causes of illegal immigration, including poverty, violence, and lack of economic opportunities.

The act allocates substantial funding and resources for the implementation of its provisions, including the construction of the physical barrier, advanced technology, personnel, and other infrastructure.

The act prioritizes the employment of

American workers by enforcing existing employment verification systems and

encouraging the hiring of U.S. citizens and legal residents.

The act proposes the implementation of a

merit-based immigration system, prioritizing individuals with skills, education, and

qualifications that will benefit the United States.

The act enhances national security by

improving vetting processes for immigrants and ensuring that individuals who pose

a threat to the United States are not admitted.

• Senators: Limit senators to a maximum of two terms (12 years) in office.
• Representatives: Limit representatives to a maximum of four terms (8 years) in office.
• Total Service: Individuals who have reached the term limits for both the Senate and the House of Representatives are ineligible to run for any further federal office in congress without a break in service.

• Current officeholders may serve out the remainder of their current term(s) but are subject to the prescribed term limits for any subsequent terms they seek.
• The term limits established by this bill will apply prospectively to new members of Congress.

• Establish a bipartisan Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor compliance with term limits and address any violations.
• Require regular reporting on the implementation and impact of term limits on congressional effectiveness.

• Conduct a cost analysis to assess the potential savings incurred by reduced longevity of officeholders, including decreased pension benefits and staffing costs.
• Redirect any identified budgetary savings towards essential taxpayer-funded programs or deficit reduction.

• Hold public hearings and town hall meetings to gather feedback from constituents on the proposed term limits and ensure transparency in the legislative process.
• Encourage public awareness campaigns to inform taxpayers about the benefits of term limits and the potential cost savings.

• Political Action Committees, as defined by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), are hereby prohibited from engaging in any political campaign financing activities, effective immediately upon the enactment of this legislation.
• All existing PACs shall disburse their remaining funds in a manner consistent with the guidelines established by the FEC within 180 days of the enactment of this legislation.
• Any individual or entity found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to penalties as determined by the FEC, which may include fines, imprisonment, or both.

• The Federal Election Commission shall establish and enforce strict transparency and reporting requirements for all campaign finance activities, including but not limited to the disclosure of all donations exceeding $500.
• The FEC shall implement a centralized, publicly accessible database of all campaign finance activities, providing real-time updates on donations, expenditures, and other relevant financial information.
• The Federal Election Commission shall establish an independent auditing body to conduct regular audits of campaign finances and enforce compliance with the provisions of this Act.
• The Congress shall appropriate funds necessary to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act.
• The Federal Election Commission shall be granted the authority to investigate and prosecute any violations of the provisions of this Act, utilizing the resources of the Department of Justice as necessary.

By eliminating PACs and implementing robust election integrity measures, this

Act aims to restore transparency and fairness to the United States' electoral

process, ensuring that the voices of all citizens are heard and that the integrity of

our election process is preserved.

We encourage states to enact appropriate Election Integrity efforts within their

states to include positive ID and citizenship verification and any other methods

they deem necessary to ensure the protection of our electoral process.

1. Fiscal responsibility is essential to the long-term health and stability of the United States economy.
2. Chronic budget deficits and increasing national debt undermine the economic security of the nation and place an undue burden on future generations of Americans.
3. A balanced budget amendment is necessary to ensure that the federal government lives within its means and spends no more than it takes in.

The purpose of this Act is to amend the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget, thereby promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring the long-term economic stability of the nation.

The Congress shall have power to

enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

• Total Outlays - Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year.
• Waiver - The provisions of subsection (a) may be waived for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect or when the United States is engaged in military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. Such waiver shall require the approval of two-thirds of the Members of each House of Congress.
• Tax Limitation - No bill to increase revenue shall become law unless approved by a majority of the Members of each House of Congress.
• Presidential Enforcement - The President shall submit a budget proposal to Congress for each fiscal year which complies with the provisions of this amendment.
• Implementation - This amendment shall take effect on the first day of the second fiscal year beginning after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.

This Act shall take effect upon the ratification of the Balanced Budget Amendment by three-fourths of the several States.

• Prohibition on Omnibus Bills - No bill or joint resolution shall be introduced or considered in either the House of Representatives or the Senate that contains more than one subject.
• Definition of Subject - For the purposes of this Act, a "Subject" shall be defined as a distinct matter, proposal, or issue that is unrelated or not directly connected to the primary purpose or intent of the bill.

• Separation of Unrelated Provisions - If any bill or joint resolution contains provisions unrelated to the primary purpose or intent of the bill, the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate shall direct the Clerk of the respective chamber to separate the unrelated provisions into separate, stand-alone bills.
• Automatic Referral - The separated stand-alone bills shall be automatically referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

• Point of Order - A point of order may be raised by any Member of Congress against any bill or joint resolution that violates the provisions of this Act. The point of order shall be decided by the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate, as the case may be, without debate.
• Striking Unrelated Provisions - If the point of order is sustained, the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate shall direct the Clerk to strike the unrelated provisions from the bill or joint resolution and refer them to the appropriate committees for consideration as separate, stand-alone bills.

This Act shall apply to any bill or joint resolution introduced in the House of

Representatives or the Senate on or after the date of its enactment.

If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.