Proposal for Executive Order barring federal funds from being laundered


Proposal for Executive Order barring federal funds from being laundered
The Issue
A Proposal for an Executive Order to be signed by the president
The below is an Executive Order I propose to be handed to the president and signed. The goal of the EO is to eliminate what is effectively money laundering through our federal government by elected officials, where various companies are receiving federal funds, then donating or providing support for various political parties and/or elected officials. This practice is not limited to just publicly traded businesses, it extends through non-profits as well as media organizations. Lets close this loophole that abuses federal funds for personal profits.
Executive Order
Ensuring the Integrity of Federal Funding by Prohibiting Political Contributions from Federally Funded Entities
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure that federal funds are not used to influence political processes, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. Policy.
It is the policy of the United States government that public funds should be used solely for the benefit of the American people and should not be leveraged to influence elections or provide undue support to any political entity. To protect the integrity of our democratic institutions and promote fairness in federal funding, no entity that receives federal funds shall provide financial or material support to any elected official, political candidate, or political party.
Section 2. Prohibition on Federal Fund Recipients' Political Contributions.
(a) No corporation, partnership, nonprofit organization, or other entity that receives federal funds, whether directly or indirectly, shall:
(i) Donate money or resources to any political party, political campaign, political action committee (PAC), or elected official;
(ii) Provide material support, including but not limited to, in-kind contributions such as advertising, personnel, or logistical assistance to any candidate, campaign, or political party; or
(iii) Publicly endorse or engage in activities that constitute direct political advocacy for any political candidate, elected official, or political party in any federal, state, or local election.
(b) This prohibition shall apply for the duration of the entity’s receipt of federal funds and for a period of five (5) years following the last disbursement of such funds.
Section 3. Enforcement and Compliance.
(a) The Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget shall establish enforcement mechanisms, including a review process for determining violations of this order.
(b) Entities found to be in violation shall be subject to:
(i) Termination of federal funding and eligibility for future federal grants, contracts, or assistance programs;
(ii) Civil penalties as determined by the Department of Justice; and
(iii) Any other penalties as may be prescribed by law.
Section 4. Exceptions and Limitations.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to limit the constitutional rights of individuals employed by federally funded entities to engage in political activities in their personal capacity, provided that such activities do not involve the use of federal funds or resources.
(b) This order shall not apply to media organizations that receive federal funds solely for journalistic purposes and do not engage in political advocacy beyond reporting.
Section 5. General Provisions.
(a) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This order shall take effect immediately upon issuance.

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The Issue
A Proposal for an Executive Order to be signed by the president
The below is an Executive Order I propose to be handed to the president and signed. The goal of the EO is to eliminate what is effectively money laundering through our federal government by elected officials, where various companies are receiving federal funds, then donating or providing support for various political parties and/or elected officials. This practice is not limited to just publicly traded businesses, it extends through non-profits as well as media organizations. Lets close this loophole that abuses federal funds for personal profits.
Executive Order
Ensuring the Integrity of Federal Funding by Prohibiting Political Contributions from Federally Funded Entities
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure that federal funds are not used to influence political processes, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. Policy.
It is the policy of the United States government that public funds should be used solely for the benefit of the American people and should not be leveraged to influence elections or provide undue support to any political entity. To protect the integrity of our democratic institutions and promote fairness in federal funding, no entity that receives federal funds shall provide financial or material support to any elected official, political candidate, or political party.
Section 2. Prohibition on Federal Fund Recipients' Political Contributions.
(a) No corporation, partnership, nonprofit organization, or other entity that receives federal funds, whether directly or indirectly, shall:
(i) Donate money or resources to any political party, political campaign, political action committee (PAC), or elected official;
(ii) Provide material support, including but not limited to, in-kind contributions such as advertising, personnel, or logistical assistance to any candidate, campaign, or political party; or
(iii) Publicly endorse or engage in activities that constitute direct political advocacy for any political candidate, elected official, or political party in any federal, state, or local election.
(b) This prohibition shall apply for the duration of the entity’s receipt of federal funds and for a period of five (5) years following the last disbursement of such funds.
Section 3. Enforcement and Compliance.
(a) The Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget shall establish enforcement mechanisms, including a review process for determining violations of this order.
(b) Entities found to be in violation shall be subject to:
(i) Termination of federal funding and eligibility for future federal grants, contracts, or assistance programs;
(ii) Civil penalties as determined by the Department of Justice; and
(iii) Any other penalties as may be prescribed by law.
Section 4. Exceptions and Limitations.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to limit the constitutional rights of individuals employed by federally funded entities to engage in political activities in their personal capacity, provided that such activities do not involve the use of federal funds or resources.
(b) This order shall not apply to media organizations that receive federal funds solely for journalistic purposes and do not engage in political advocacy beyond reporting.
Section 5. General Provisions.
(a) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This order shall take effect immediately upon issuance.

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The Decision Makers

Petition created on February 5, 2025