Project 47

Restoring Constitutional Governance and Protecting Elections

Restoring Constitutional Governance

The foundation of American democracy rests on the principles enshrined in the Constitution. However, recent years have seen executive overreach and disregard for the founding document’s checks and balances. This administration is committed to restoring constitutional integrity, limiting federal power, and empowering citizens.

1. Repeal Unconstitutional Executive Orders
   • Review and repeal executive actions that bypass congressional authority or defy Supreme Court rulings, such as those on student loan forgiveness and eviction moratoria.
   • Restore adherence to the separation of powers and federal law.
2. Mandate Basic Constitutional Knowledge
   • Require all executive department employees, including appointees, to pass the U.S. citizenship test to ensure a baseline understanding of American civics.
   • Reinforce respect for the Constitution and the principles of limited government.
3. Strengthen Judicial Appointments
   • Release a vetted list of judicial candidates committed to originalist interpretations of the Constitution.
   • Build on the success of appointing constitutional conservatives to the federal judiciary.
4. Protect Free Speech on Campuses
   • Direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Education to investigate universities that suppress conservative speech or fail to protect Jewish students from discrimination.
   • Enforce First Amendment protections by holding institutions accountable for civil rights violations.
5. Expand Second Amendment Protections
   • Direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to honor concealed carry permits nationwide, ensuring reciprocity across states.
   • Advance “constitutional carry” policies to empower law-abiding citizens to protect themselves.
6. Promote an Article V Convention
   • Convene a conference to build momentum for a state-driven constitutional amendment process.
   • Encourage term limits for Congress and other reforms necessary to restore the original vision of the framers.
7. Rein in Big Tech Censorship
   • Direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Silicon Valley companies for suppressing political speech and engaging in monopolistic practices.
   • Ensure fair competition and restore free discourse in the digital public square.

Protecting Elections

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy, yet public trust in electoral integrity has eroded. By implementing reforms based on transparency, accountability, and international best practices, this administration will ensure every vote counts.

1. Establish an Independent Election Commission
   • Create a bipartisan commission to observe and grade state election processes based on objective criteria.
   • Identify and address irregularities to improve public confidence in elections.
2. Adopt International Election Standards
   • Implement benchmarks from the Inter-Parliamentary Union for transparency, accessibility, and fairness in voting procedures.
   • Set an example of electoral integrity for the world.
3. Audit and Secure Voter Rolls
   • Direct states to remove ineligible voters from rolls, ensuring only legal and valid registrations remain.
   • Deny Election Assistance Commission (EAC) funding to states that refuse audits.
4. Increase Transparency in Election Results
   • Develop Treasury-backed systems for efficient and transparent election audits, recounts, and verifications.
   • Restore public trust by ensuring accurate and timely results.
5. Discourage Vulnerable Voting Practices
   • Direct the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to increase rates for ballot-related mail, reducing overreliance on vote-by-mail systems prone to fraud.
   • Prevent private election funding, such as from entities like Mark Zuckerberg, by deducting federal grants from states accepting such funds.
6. Promote In-Person Voting
   • Make Election Day a federal public holiday, encouraging voter turnout and reducing the need for extended early voting periods.
   • Prioritize secure, traditional voting methods.

Economy: A Blueprint for Prosperity

Lower Inflation

The economy is strained by rising inflation, reducing the purchasing power of Americans and driving up costs across the board. Targeted policies will aim to stabilize prices, reduce federal spending, and promote energy independence.

1. Cut Federal Spending and Jobs
   • Downsize government departments and eliminate redundant federal positions, cutting non-essential expenses while improving efficiency.
   • Direct Cabinet secretaries to propose budget cuts to pre-2001 levels, focusing on non-defense spending.
2. Expand Domestic Energy Production
   • Remove restrictions on oil and gas production to increase supply and lower energy costs.
   • Reopen offshore oil leases and resume Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) drilling, reducing reliance on foreign energy.
3. End Inflationary Policies
   • Halt federal spending programs that exacerbate inflation, such as student loan bailouts and unchecked relief funds.
   • Reallocate unspent coronavirus relief funds to reduce the national debt, removing excess liquidity from the economy.
4. Veto Unbalanced Budgets
   • Commit to rejecting budgets that fail to move toward balance, compelling Congress to make fiscally responsible decisions.
5. Replace Federal Reserve Leadership
   • Appoint a Federal Reserve Chair focused on stabilizing interest rates and promoting growth-oriented monetary policy.

Boost Economic Growth

Revitalizing the economy requires policies that promote innovation, protect American industry, and remove barriers to success.

1. Protect American Manufacturing
   • Reinstate tariffs on Chinese imports and unfair trade practices to safeguard U.S. manufacturing jobs.
   • Expand domestic production in critical industries, including semiconductors and electric vehicle components.
2. Streamline Regulations
   • Restore the “two-for-one” rule, ensuring two regulations are eliminated for every new one introduced.
   • Fast-track permits for infrastructure and energy projects, cutting bureaucratic delays.
3. Invest in Energy Innovation
   • Prioritize nuclear, geothermal, and hydroelectric power projects to diversify energy sources.
   • Incentivize research into renewable energy technologies like advanced solar panels and vertical wind turbines.
4. Embrace AI and Technology
   • Position the U.S. as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by incentivizing chip manufacturing and funding R&D.
   • Develop policies to integrate AI into critical industries, driving productivity and competitiveness.

Strengthen Infrastructure

Modern infrastructure is the backbone of a thriving economy. Investments will target essential sectors while ensuring efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

1. Prioritize Roads and Bridges
   • Enforce strict deadlines for state governments to complete federally funded projects or risk losing funding.
   • Reallocate funds from failed projects, such as California’s high-speed rail, to practical, profitable infrastructure.
2. Upgrade Airports and the Power Grid
   • Accelerate modernization of U.S. airports to reduce congestion and improve travel experiences.
   • Secure the national electricity grid against cyber threats while expanding capacity to meet growing demand.
3. Build and Expand EV Charging Networks
   • Cut red tape to expedite the construction of electric vehicle charging stations, meeting consumer demand.
4. Cancel Unprofitable Federal Projects
   • End funding for unviable high-speed rail projects and focus on infrastructure that delivers measurable economic benefits.

Preserve Competitive Tax Policies

Maintaining low taxes for businesses and individuals encourages investment, innovation, and economic stability.

1. Keep Corporate Tax Rates Low
   • Preserve the 21% corporate tax rate established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to keep the U.S. competitive internationally.
2. Veto New Tax Increases
   • Commit to rejecting proposals for income or corporate tax hikes that would stifle growth and investment.
3. Incentivize Family and Business Investments
   • Expand tax credits for families, small businesses, and investments in underserved communities.

Encourage Workforce Development

A skilled and employed workforce is critical to sustained economic growth. The administration will focus on education and training programs tailored to industry needs.

1. Support Vocational Training
   • Use federal student loans to promote vocational and technical education, preparing Americans for high-demand jobs.
2. Expand Work-From-Home Options
   • Encourage businesses to adopt flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance and boost productivity.
3. Implement E-Verify
   • Ensure jobs go to legal workers, protecting wages and reducing competition from unauthorized labor.

Expanding Fiscal Responsibility

A healthy democracy depends on responsible governance, including prudent fiscal policies. Cutting waste, reducing spending, and modernizing government functions will ensure long-term stability.

1. Slash Federal Spending
   • Require Cabinet secretaries to return departmental budgets to 2001 levels, except for defense and homeland security.
   • Veto appropriations that exceed these limits unless excess funds are redirected to debt reduction.
2. Monetize Non-Essential Assets
   • Instruct the Department of the Interior to sell non-critical federal lands and mineral rights to private industries, generating revenue while reducing federal oversight.
3. Leverage Unused Pandemic Relief Funds
   • Reallocate unspent COVID-19 funds toward reducing the national debt, minimizing fiscal waste.
4. Enhance Efficiency
   • Spin off non-essential government agencies into private entities to reduce the federal workforce and operational costs.
   • Conduct thorough DOJ-led audits to identify waste, fraud, and inefficiencies across all levels of government.

Securing the Border and Immigration Reform

National Security and Border Enforcement

Effective border security is essential to national sovereignty. This administration will prioritize policies that ensure safety, prevent illegal entry, and restore control over immigration.

1. Halt Illegal Migration
   • Close the southern border completely to unauthorized migration, including legal entries that do not follow established processes.
   • Deport individuals apprehended at the border regardless of claims or circumstances.
2. Complete the Border Wall
   • Resume and expand construction of the border wall using national security funds.
   • Deploy advanced human and electronic resources in areas where physical barriers are impractical.
3. End “Catch-and-Release”
   • Deport migrants immediately or return them to Mexico while they await legal proceedings, removing incentives for illegal crossings.
4. Reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” Policy
   • Require asylum seekers to remain outside the U.S. while their cases are adjudicated, reducing the burden on domestic resources.
5. Pressure Mexico to Act
   • Demand Mexican authorities dismantle smuggling cartels and block caravans at their southern border.
   • Impose sanctions on countries facilitating illegal migration to the U.S.
6. Utilize the National Guard
   • Federalize National Guard units in border states to support Customs and Border Protection (CBP) until sufficient staffing and infrastructure are in place.

Immigration Enforcement and Closing Loopholes

Immigration laws must be enforced consistently and loopholes that encourage illegal activity must be closed.

1. Strengthen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
   • Return to pre-2021 enforcement levels and prioritize the deportation of individuals without legal status.
2. End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
   • Cease renewals while working toward comprehensive immigration reform.
3. Eliminate “Chain Migration”
   • Halt processing of family sponsorship applications outside direct relatives such as spouses and minor children.
4. Limit Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
   • Gradually end TPS for groups whose home countries no longer face extraordinary crises.
5. Prohibit Access to Federal Benefits
   • Ensure federal programs, including housing and education funding, prioritize American citizens and legal residents.
6. Enhance Data Transparency
   • Direct the Census Bureau to distinguish citizens, legal residents, and illegal aliens to better shape immigration policy.

Economy, Energy, and Infrastructure

Fighting Inflation

Inflation continues to erode purchasing power for American families. This administration will implement strategies to stabilize prices and restore economic growth.

1. Slash Federal Government Jobs and Departments
   • Reduce unnecessary federal positions, cutting costs and improving efficiency.
2. Expand Domestic Energy Production
   • Remove restrictions on oil and gas development to lower fuel prices, reducing inflationary pressure.
3. Oppose Unbalanced Budgets
   • Veto budgets that fail to reduce deficit spending and demand fiscal accountability from Congress.
4. Stop Student Loan Bailouts
   • End inflationary loan forgiveness programs and focus on sustainable alternatives.

Boosting Growth and Infrastructure

Economic growth is the foundation of prosperity. This administration will protect American industry, promote innovation, and invest in critical infrastructure.

1. Protect American Manufacturing
   • Reinstate tariffs on unfair foreign competition and prioritize domestic production.
2. Cut Regulations
   • Reintroduce the two-for-one rule, eliminating two regulations for every new one proposed.
3. Build Energy Infrastructure
   • Expand projects in oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables to create jobs and drive innovation.
4. Upgrade Roads, Bridges, and Airports
   • Accelerate approvals for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient use of federal funds.
5. Support American Workers
   • Implement E-Verify to prioritize legal workers and raise wages for American citizens.

Restoring Faith-Based Values

Faith and family are at the core of a strong society. Policies will support religious freedom, life, and the revitalization of American cultural values.

Protecting Religious Freedom

1. Defend Religious Exemptions
   • Expand protections for individuals and organizations refusing to act against their conscience, particularly regarding vaccines, abortion, and gender surgeries.
2. Combat Antisemitism
   • Direct the DOJ to investigate harassment of Jewish students and address foreign-funded ideological violence.
3. Promote Religious Education
   • Offer grants for religious literacy programs in public schools that comply with the First Amendment.

Reducing the National Debt

Restructuring the Debt

The U.S. debt has reached unsustainable levels. This administration will adopt creative solutions to restructure liabilities while maintaining essential government functions.

1. Issue Long-Term Treasury Bonds
   • Introduce 50-year and 100-year bonds to secure low-interest funding for long-term debt reduction.
2. Launch a National Sovereign Wealth Fund
   • Create a “rainy day” fund backed by traditional and digital assets, managed independently to offset liabilities.
3. Leverage Space Resources
   • Establish sovereign claims on extraterrestrial resources, creating revenue streams for debt repayment.

Conclusion

Project 47 offers a comprehensive blueprint for addressing America’s most pressing challenges while restoring the principles of constitutional governance, economic prosperity, and cultural unity. By implementing these bold reforms, the next administration can secure a brighter future for the nation, reaffirming its leadership on the world stage and its commitment to the well-being of every American citizen.