Congressional Accountability & Integrity Plan
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.
Term Limits Reform Act
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.
Post-Service Lobbying Ban Act
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.
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.
Public Influences Earning Cap Act
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
Congressional Stakeholder Scrutiny Act
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
Congressional Stock Trading Ban
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
Influence Perks Ban Expansion Act
Constituent Engagement Act
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
Any influence attained through recognition or wealth access should be fully banned.
Revolving Door Contractor Ban Act
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
Economic Return Transparency Act
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