Too many people run for office today because it offers prestige, power, and a path to personal profit. But I believe we can change that. We can build systems that reward honesty over access, engagement over entitlement, and service over self-interest.

These reforms are about raising the bar—not just for those in office, but for who we encourage to run. Let’s create a system that makes it easier for humble public servants to succeed—and harder for career opportunists to hide.

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CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

& INTEGRITY PLAN

Congressional Accountability & Integrity Plan

  • Four Terms for US House and US Senate Members
    “Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior — Out”

    - The average years of US House Service is 8.6 Years
    - The average years of US Senate Service is 11.2 Years
    - 44 Years is the longest Tenure in both the House and Senate

    - We can offer advisory roles to outgoing Congressional Officers towards their incoming Congressional replacements for one year.

  • Enact a Lifetime Ban on Paid Lobbying after Leaving Office
    “Stop the Sale of Public Trust”

    - Bars members from engaging in lobbying activities in a paid or compensated capacity.

    -Around 40 - 60% of exiting lawmakers each year work directly in private sector jobs with federal influence, with some earning over $1 Million a year

    - Key Industries that benefit from congressional lobbyists are Defense Contractors, Energy Suppliers, Finance, and Pharmaceutical Industries.

  • Establish an expansion to Ethics Prohibitions that lead to financial gain
    ”We must limit profiteering from Congressional Service”

    - All Articles, Books, Media Appearances, Guest Speaking, Social Media

    - Restrictions not already in place, will be established during their tenure in office and for 5 years post-term.

    - Family members can be made equally subject to these rules
    - Exemptions can be made before Ethics Committee

  • We must ensure post-service transparency with federal contractors

    - Establish mandatory ethics review for former Congressional Officers when they take on roles as Non-managing partners, minority stakeholders, and advisory board positions.

    - Trigger Points are in connection to Federal Contracts, Lobbying Activities, and Annual Revenue benefits over 1 Million Dollars.

    - These Reviews are viable during their tenure in office and for 10 years post-term

  • Blockade Stock Trading and Speculation for Congressional Officers
    “It is time that we put a stop to insider trading”

    - Congress Members and their immediate family are prohibited from trading individual stocks and engage in dedicated market speculation for their tenure in office and for 4 years post-term

    - Existing Stock Holdings must be held without trading or reallocating

    - Any transaction must receive approval from Ethics Committee

  • Establish dedicated Town Hall Meetings and Roundtable Forums

    - At least one Town Hall every two-month period, for a minimum of 3 Hours, choosing locations and times to maximize attendance

    - Events are Constituent Only, In-District Media Allowed, and must be Livestreamed with at least 30 Minutes given to Livestream audience questions.

  • Enhance Disclosure of Gifts, Events, Travel, and Prestige or Influence
    “We must end lobbying kickbacks and special interest deals”

    - Items, services, or advantages provided directly or indirectly to Members and their Immediate or extended families are subject

    - Any Event or Travel access must be fully self-funded or publicly approved through Ethics and Oversight

    - Unique awards, honors, or exclusive financial opportunities offered to Members, their families, or associates are under increased scrutiny

  • Establish a 10 year ban Federal Contractor employment to former Congressional Members and their family.
    ”Federal Contracts shouldn’t be conditional on kickbacks our Representatives”

    - Prohibited from working, consulting, or holding stakes in companies who lobbied Congress or acquired federal contracts during the lawmaker’s tenure.

    - Closes post-Congress deals turning influence into private sector pay

    - Ensures public contracts are based on merit, not political connections

  • 10 Year Oversight for High-Paying Jobs for Congressional Members and Family.
    “Holding Congressional Officers and their Families accountable to fair hiring processes”

    - $500,000+ Annual Salary + Benefits triggers the inspection
    - Mandatory Disclosures to engage Conflict of Interest + Public Reporting
    - Current Congressional Officers with family members with lobbying ties
    - 7% of Representatives
    - 19% of Senators

    - Failure to disclose to the public when your immediate family is reaping benefits from your connections should come with penalties

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