As an artist striving to earn a living from my creations, I have hit an unforeseen and infuriating obstacle: payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. These companies have taken it upon themselves to decide which products you can and cannot purchase with your own money. This has drastically impacted my ability to sell my work to those who wish to buy it, effectively putting me and countless others in a bind for income.

Artists, musicians, writers, and creators across America are experiencing the same injustice. It's not just about us; it's about every consumer's fundamental right to choose how to spend their hard-earned money. If payment processors can restrict certain video games and fictional products they deem unnecessary, it's only a matter of time before they extend their control to non-fictional products and beyond. This is not just overreach—it's unprecedented control over our personal freedoms and livelihoods.

There is an urgent solution on the table: Bill S.401, the Fair Access to Banking Act. This vital piece of legislation can put a stop to the undue control that payment processors currently wield over our financial transactions. By supporting this bill, we can ensure that our money goes exactly where we want it to, not where these corporations decide it should go based on their own interests and agendas.

The Fair Access to Banking Act aims to prohibit financial institutions from denying or limiting services to lawful businesses and individuals based on ideological, ethical, or political reasons. If passed, this legislation will restore our financial autonomy and freedom, ensuring that this crucial aspect of our lives—our money—is under our control, not theirs.

Join me in advocating for the passage of Bill S.401. It's time we take back the power to decide how and where we utilize our financial resources. Together, we can secure not only the livelihoods of countless creators but also protect the spending rights of every American. Lend your voice and sign the petition today to make real change happen.