The Protection of the People’s Act is important to me because I believe the American people deserve a stronger voice in the laws that govern our lives. Too often, everyday citizens feel ignored while political division, special interests, and career politicians dominate the system. This proposal is about restoring power to the people — not taking power away from democracy, but strengthening it by making government more accountable, transparent, and balanced.

The Protection of the People’s Act aims to revolutionize our legislative process by allowing citizens to directly propose and vote on major legislation. This measure is particularly crucial as it seeks to reduce the stranglehold of extreme partisan control and ensure that all voices are heard in our democracy. By requiring bipartisan effort for passing laws, this act would not only promote cooperation among political entities but would also safeguard against one-sided dominance by any single political party.

Furthermore, this act promises to enhance transparency in government operations. It is designed to ensure that citizens have a clearer view of how laws are made and who is influencing them. This transparency is essential in building public trust and enhancing accountability among our elected officials.

Consider the current state of our political environment, where gridlock and polarization often paralyze our nation’s progress. According to a Pew Research Center study, 78% of the public is dissatisfied with how democracy is working in America. This widespread dissatisfaction underscores the urgent need for reforms like the Protection of the People’s Act.

Implementing this act would empower regular citizens, giving them a direct line to influence the laws that affect their everyday lives. The goal is not to diminish democracy, but to strengthen it by involving those whose lives are most impacted by legislative decisions.

It is time we took bold steps to create a more balanced and cooperative legislative environment that truly reflects the collective voice of the nation. By supporting the Protection of the People’s Act, you are advocating for a stronger, more inclusive America. Sign this petition and let’s push for a more accountable and transparent government that works for all its people.

 

# Protection of the People’s Act  
## Draft Constitutional Reform Proposal

### Purpose
The purpose of the Protection of the People’s Act is to preserve the power of the American people, reduce extreme partisan control, encourage bipartisan cooperation, and ensure that legislation reflects the interests of the nation as a whole rather than a single political party or governmental authority.

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# Section 1 — Citizen Legislative Authority

The people of the United States shall retain the right to directly propose and vote upon federal legislation through a national public initiative process established by law.

Any proposal meeting the required national petition threshold shall qualify for public review and national voting consideration.

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# Section 2 — Majority Public Approval

Any citizen-proposed measure receiving approval by a majority vote of participating citizens shall qualify for federal enactment consideration.

National public voting procedures shall remain transparent, secure, and equally accessible to all lawful voters.

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# Section 3 — Bipartisan Participation Requirement

No proposed law, bill, or citizen measure shall qualify for enactment if it demonstrates support exclusively from one major political party.

All measures considered under this Act must demonstrate meaningful bipartisan participation and review, including representation from Democratic, Republican, Independent, and unaffiliated perspectives where reasonably applicable.

The purpose of this requirement is to reduce partisan extremism and encourage legislation that reflects broader national interests.

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# Section 4 — Independent Citizen Review Council

An Independent Citizen Review Council shall be established consisting of randomly selected citizens representing diverse political affiliations and geographic regions of the United States.

The Council shall:
- review proposed measures,
- provide plain-language summaries,
- publish financial impact assessments,
- conduct public hearings,
- and issue nonpartisan recommendations before national voting occurs.

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# Section 5 — Senate Oversight and Rejection Standards

The United States Senate may review citizen-approved legislation.

A citizen-approved measure may only be fully rejected through a unanimous vote of all seated Senators.

Failure to achieve unanimous rejection shall constitute Senate disagreement.

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# Section 6 — Presidential Arbitration Authority

If the Senate fails to unanimously reject a citizen-approved measure, the President of the United States may issue a final determination to either:
- uphold the citizen-approved measure, or
- reject the measure based upon constitutional, national security, or public welfare concerns.

The President shall provide a publicly available written explanation for such determination.

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# Section 7 — Constitutional Rights Protection

No measure approved under this Act may infringe upon:
- freedom of speech,
- freedom of religion,
- due process,
- equal protection under law,
- lawful voting rights,
- or any rights protected under the Constitution of the United States.

All measures shall remain subject to judicial constitutional review.

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# Section 8 — Transparency and Public Review

All proposed measures must:
- be publicly available in full text,
- include plain-language summaries,
- include financial impact statements,
- and remain publicly accessible for no fewer than ninety days before national voting occurs.

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# Section 9 — Single-Issue Requirement

Each proposed measure shall address only one primary subject matter.

No unrelated provisions or legislative riders may be attached to citizen-proposed legislation under this Act.

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# Section 10 — Anti-Corruption and Lobbying Transparency

All lobbying efforts, financial contributions, and organizational influence relating to proposed measures shall be publicly disclosed.

Congress shall establish transparency standards to reduce corruption and undue influence in the legislative process.

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# Section 11 — Geographic Representation Requirement

In addition to national majority approval, citizen measures must demonstrate support across multiple states or regions as determined by Congress to ensure balanced national representation.

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# Section 12 — Periodic Review of Laws

Citizen-approved laws enacted under this Act shall undergo mandatory public review every ten years unless renewed or repealed through lawful constitutional procedures.

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# Section 13 — Implementation

Congress shall establish procedures governing:
- petition thresholds,
- election administration,
- signature verification,
- cybersecurity protections,
- public transparency,
- judicial review,
- and enforcement of this Act.

The implementation of this Act shall preserve the democratic integrity, constitutional stability, and unity of the United States.