The New Compact - Amendments

1. The Amendment Amendment

Establishes a new process for amending the Constitution, requiring a nationwide referendum.

Section 1

No amendment to this Constitution shall become valid unless it is proposed by a vote of two thirds of each House of Congress or by a convention called by the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, and ratified by both greater than a majority of the legislatures of the several states within ten years of its proposal and a majority of the votes cast in a nationwide referendum, except as provided in Section 3.

Section 2

The referendum required for ratification shall coincide with the election for the Members of the House of Representatives. The text of the proposed amendment shall be made available to the electorate in a clear and accessible manner no less than ninety days prior to such referendum. The referendum shall require a majority of votes cast, reflecting at least thirty percent of eligible voters. Ties shall result in failure unless Congress passes a joint resolution with a two-thirds majority. Congress shall fund and oversee a national education campaign for each referendum, ensuring accessible materials and public forums at least one hundred and twenty days prior.

Section 3

In cases of urgent national need, Congress may bypass the referendum requirement or State approval with a three-fourths majority vote in both Houses, or both with the unanimous consent of both houses, subject to review by the appropriate judicial authority within sixty days.

Section 4

All forms of Organic Law independent of Constitutional Law shall require the consent of two thirds of both Houses of Congress to pass. Congress may, by the consent of two-thirds of both houses of Congress, designate specific legislation or topics of legislation to be considered Organic Law. Organic law shall supersede all ordinary statutes but not this Constitution.

Section 5

This article shall modify the process for amending this Constitution as outlined in Article V, which is hereby amended to the extent necessary to give effect to this provision. No other part of Article V shall be construed to conflict with the requirements set forth herein.

Section 6

This article shall not affect the validity of amendments ratified prior to its adoption. Amendments proposed by Congress but not ratified prior to the adoption of this article shall no longer be eligible for ratification.

Section 7

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 8

This amendment takes effect immediately and governs all subsequent ratifications.

2. Voting Rights and Civil Rights Amendment

Guarantees equality under the law and protects voting rights for all citizens, consolidating non-discrimination and electoral access into a comprehensive rights framework.

Section 1

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any arbitrary basis. This protection extends to all persons within U.S. jurisdiction, including equitable access to public services and economic support programs established by law.

Section 2

The right of adult citizens to vote in any federal, state, or local election shall not be denied or abridged on any basis listed in Section 1. No law shall have the purpose or effect of denying or abridging voting rights or arbitrarily restricting voting access, and any infringement shall be subject to strict judicial scrutiny. Elections in the United States shall be conducted by secret ballot.

Section 3

Lawful access to public services shall not be denied or abridged on any basis listed in section 1.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to prohibit discrimination, protect voting rights, and provide remedies for violations.

Section 5

This amendment shall take effect immediately upon ratification.

3. Gerrymandering Amendment

Prohibits partisan gerrymandering and establishes independent redistricting commissions.

Section 1

The drawing of congressional and state legislative districts shall be conducted in a manner that ensures fairness, neutrality, and equal representation for all citizens. Partisan gerrymandering, defined as the manipulation of district boundaries to favor one political party or group over others, is hereby prohibited.

Section 2

Districts shall be drawn to comply with the following principles:
(a) Districts shall be compact and composed of contiguous territory.
(b) Districts shall minimize division of political subdivisions unless necessary for equal population or compactness.
(c) Districts shall not be drawn with the intent or effect of diluting the voting strength of any group of voters based on race, ethnicity, language, or political affiliation.

Section 3

An independent redistricting commission shall be established in each State to oversee the drawing of districts. Commissioners shall be appointed in a sufficiently nonpartisan manner. No commissioner shall have held elective office, served as an officer of a political party, or been a candidate for federal or state office within the previous five years. Congress shall, by law, establish additional standards for the uniform creation of redistricting commissions. This shall be considered Organic Law.

Section 4

The redistricting process shall be transparent, with opportunities for public input and review. Proposed district maps, along with the data and criteria used to create them, shall be made available to the public for comment at least 3 months before final adoption.

Section 5

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 6

This amendment shall take effect immediately upon its ratification and shall apply to all redistricting processes occurring after its ratification.

4. Economic Security Amendment

Establishes governmental powers to ensure access to essential economic services, including healthcare, education, and basic social support, while clarifying the roles of the United States and the states in promoting the general welfare.

Section 1

Congress shall have the power to establish uniform standards to promote economic security and general welfare, which may include but are not limited to:
(a) Healthcare, including preventive, primary, hospital, and emergency services;
(b) Free public education through secondary school and affordable higher education;
(c) Pensions sufficient for a decent standard of living in retirement;
(d) Unemployment insurance adequate to meet basic needs during periods of involuntary unemployment;
(e) Nutrition, housing, and childcare assistance sufficient to support economic stability.

Section 2

The several States shall implement these duties within their jurisdictions in conformity with the standards established by Congress, with the flexibility to exceed such standards as they deem appropriate. Congress shall provide assistance to the States to fulfill these duties and may enforce compliance through appropriate measures, including funding incentives or penalties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the United States may directly administer programs providing healthcare, pensions, and related services to the armed forces, veterans of the armed forces, their dependents, or survivors, as established by law.

Section 3

Congress shall have the power to levy taxes and appropriate funds to fulfill these duties, ensuring that access is provided in a manner consistent with fiscal responsibility and the needs of the populace.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to establish programs, set funding mechanisms, and ensure effective administration of these duties. Individuals denied access due to governmental failure may seek remedy in the courts of the United States, subject to standards defined by law.

Section 5

This article shall take effect ten years after its ratification, allowing time for Congress and the States to enact necessary legislation and secure funding. Congress shall initiate pilot programs in select states or regions within three years of ratification to test the implementation of these provisions, with results informing nationwide rollout. Existing state and federal programs, including but not limited to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, shall be brought into compliance with this article within the ten-year period.

5. Internal Improvements Amendment

Clarifies Congress's power to fund and regulate internal improvements.

Section 1

The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises to provide for internal improvements, including but not limited to the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, canals, railways, ports, airports, and other infrastructure projects that promote interstate commerce, national security, and the general welfare.

Section 2

The United States shall have the authority to plan, construct, and administer internal improvements, either directly or in cooperation with the states, territories, or private entities under competitive and transparent terms, with the consent of the affected State unless interstate commerce or national security necessitates otherwise, provided that such projects comply with laws enacted by Congress.

Section 3

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

6. Code of Conduct Amendment

Establishes a federal code of conduct for lawmakers and judges, overseen by an Ethics Commission composed of officers of the Council of State, to ensure ethical governance and accountability with clear judicial self-governance.

Section 1

(a) The Ethics Commission, composed of the Attorney General, Inspector General, Secretary of State, and Comptroller General as established under the Council of State Amendment, shall oversee the development and enforcement of a federal code of conduct for all members of Congress, federal judges, and federal employees. The Inspector General shall chair the Commission. The code shall address conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, abuse of power, and other ethical standards necessary to maintain public trust and constitutionality, as prescribed by law. If the Council of State Amendment has not been ratified, the Ethics Commission shall be composed of members chosen by a nonpartisan process that shall be established by Congress.
(b) Congress shall enact legislation within one year of the ratification of this article to establish the code, in consultation with the Ethics Commission, ensuring it is transparent, enforceable, and accessible to the public.

The Federal Code of Conduct shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 2

(a) The Ethics Commission shall investigate alleged violations of the code by members of Congress and federal judges, upon complaint or by its own initiative. Investigations shall be conducted impartially, with subpoena power granted by law, and findings shall be reported to Congress, the judiciary, and the public within ninety days of initiation, unless extended by judicial order.
(b) Recommendations for expulsion of lawmakers or discipline/removal of judges shall be submitted to the appropriate body (Congress or judiciary) within sixty days of an investigation’s conclusion. Congress or the Judicial Conference shall act within 90 days, or the matter may be referred to the appropriate judicial authority for resolution.
(c) If a Commission member’s office is implicated in an investigation, they shall recuse, and the Constitutional Court if existent, or Supreme Court otherwise, shall appoint a temporary substitute from senior civil servants within fifteen days.

Section 3

(a) Congress may expel a member by a three-fifths vote of the respective chamber upon the recommendation of the Ethics Commission for violating the federal code of conduct.
(b) The federal judiciary may discipline or remove judges following the Ethics Commission’s findings of code violations, as follows:
(i) The Chief Judge of the affected court (district, circuit, Supreme, Constitutional, or Electoral) shall convene a panel of three active judges from that court to review the recommendation within thirty days.
(ii) If the panel finds cause, the Judicial Conference of the United States, as established under the Judicial System Amendment, shall vote on removal by a majority of its members within 8 months.
(iii) Decisions are subject to review by the appropriate judicial authority upon appeal within thirty days.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to:
(a) Define the scope and penalties of the code of conduct;
(b) Establish procedures for Ethics Commission investigations and recommendations;
(c) Establish the relationship between federal employees and the recommendations of the Ethics Commission;
(d) Provide resources and support for the Commission’s operations;
(e) Ensure judicial self-governance processes align with this article

Section 5

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification. Existing ethics bodies shall transition their functions to the Ethics Commission within this period, as directed by Congress.

7. Judicial System Amendment

Reforms the federal judiciary by establishing a Constitutional Court and an Electoral Court with defined jurisdictions, and integrates Administrative Courts into the Judicial Branch.

Section 1

Article III, Section 1, Clause 1 of this Constitution shall be amended to read as follows: “The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in a Supreme Court, a Constitutional Court, an Electoral Court, and such district and inferior courts as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.”

Section 2

The Supreme Court shall consist of nine Justices, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate. This number of Justices shall not be altered except by subsequent constitutional amendment. The Supreme Court shall retain jurisdiction over all cases and controversies arising under Article III of this Constitution.

Section 3

If a Supreme Court vacancy remains unfilled for 180 days after its occurrence, the sitting Justices shall, by unanimous vote, appoint a qualified interim Justice from among active federal judges to serve until a permanent replacement is confirmed by the process in Section 2, or for a maximum of one year, whichever occurs first.

Section 4

The Constitutional Court is hereby established and empowered to interpret this Constitution. The Constitutional Court shall have ultimate jurisdiction over:
(a) Challenges to the constitutionality of laws, regulations, statutes, and executive actions;
(b) Disputes between the United States and the several States regarding constitutional authority;
(c) Substantial constitutional questions referred by the Supreme Court, Electoral Court, or the President by formal request;
(d) Other cases related to the fundamental law of the United States conferred onto the Constitutional Court by Congress.

Decisions of the Constitutional Court on questions of constitutionality shall be binding on all federal and state courts, and Congress may not override such decisions except by constitutional amendment.

Section 5

The Constitutional Court shall consist of one judge per federal judicial circuit, as defined by Congress at the time of appointment. Judges shall be appointed by a vote of the active circuit and district judges within each circuit. Judges shall serve staggered 12-year terms, with initial appointments post-ratification as follows: one-third for 4 years, one-third for 8 years, and one-third for 12 years, determined by lot. Subsequent terms shall be 12 years, ensuring one-third of terms expire every 4 years. If a vacancy persists for 90 days after its occurrence, the presiding judge shall appoint an interim from active circuit judges in the affected circuit, who shall serve until a permanent replacement is chosen by the circuit or for a maximum of one year, whichever occurs first.

Section 6

The Electoral Court of the United States is hereby established as an independent judicial body with exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from federal elections, including:
(a) Adjudication of election results for the President, Vice President, and members of Congress;
(b) Violations of federal election laws with the effect of conspiracy to abridge the lawfulness, fairness, and peacefulness of the electoral process including but not limited to campaign finance, voter fraud, and electoral misconduct;
(c) Challenges to the constitutionality of state or federal laws governing federal elections;
(d) Other cases related to the electoral process of the United States conferred onto the Electoral Court by Congress.

The results of all Presidential elections shall be adjudicated by the Electoral Court, before being sent for certification. The Electoral Court’s decisions shall be final and binding, subject only to review by the Constitutional Court if a substantial constitutional question arises. The Electoral Court’s jurisdiction shall not extend beyond election-related matters.

Section 7

The Electoral Court shall consist of seven judges, appointed by the Judicial Conference of the United States with the consent of the Secretary of State if established, by a two-thirds vote within ninety days of a vacancy. If a vacancy persists for 90 days after its occurrence, the presiding judge shall appoint an interim from active judges with experience in election law, who shall serve until a permanent replacement is chosen or for a maximum of one year, whichever occurs first.

Section 8

Judges on the Electoral Court shall serve staggered 9-year terms, with initial appointments post-ratification as follows: two for 3 years, two for 6 years, and three for 9 years, determined by lot. Subsequent terms shall be 9 years, ensuring staggered expirations. Judges shall be selected from individuals with demonstrated expertise in election law or constitutional law and shall not have held elective office, served as a political party officer, or engaged in partisan activity for at least five years prior to appointment.

Section 9

There shall be a series of Administrative Courts of the United States charged with conducting administrative proceedings and ascertaining the consistency of official acts with the law. The decisions of the highest Administrative Courts established by Congress may be appealed to the Constitutional Court or Electoral Court.

Section 10

Congress shall by law establish the original jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court and the Electoral Court.

Section 11

Congress shall provide for the enforcement of military law through the establishment and regulation of courts-martials and military tribunals. Courts-martials and military tribunals shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to promulgate military law, and under no circumstance may courts-martials and military tribunals extend their jurisdiction over persons not in the armed forces, except in times of war.

Section 12

(a) The Judicial Conference of the United States is hereby established as a body within the judicial branch, composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (who shall serve as its presiding officer), the presiding judges of the Constitutional Court and Electoral Court, the Chief Judge of each federal judicial circuit, a judge that shall represent the administrative courts of the United States, and one district judge from each circuit elected by their peers every three years. If a presiding judge is vacant, the senior most judge of that court acts until filled. The Conference shall meet at least annually to oversee the administration and self-governance of the federal judiciary.
(b) The Judicial Conference shall have the power to:
(i) Establish policies, standards, and procedures for the operation of federal courts, subject to this Constitution and federal law;
(ii) Discipline or remove federal judges, other than the Justices of the High Courts, for violations of the federal code of conduct, as provided by the Code of Conduct Amendment, by a majority vote of its members;
(iii) Recommend legislative or administrative changes to Congress or the President to improve the judiciary;
(iv) Recommend the impeachment of judges to Congress.
(c) All actions of the Judicial Conference, including disciplinary decisions, shall be subject to review by the Constitutional Court, if established, or otherwise the Supreme Court, upon appeal within 30 days.

Section 13

No judge serving in the Federal judiciary may serve beyond the age of 80 unless they are on the Constitutional or Electoral court and their term extends past that age, in which case they may complete it.

Section 14

All changes to the structure, jurisdiction, and proceedures of the Courts of the United States following a period lasting five years after the ratification of this article shall be classified as Organic Law. The number and composition of inferior courts shall not be classified as Organic Law.

Section 15

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 16

This article shall take effect five years after its ratification, allowing time for Congress to enact necessary legislation and establish the Constitutional Court, Electoral Court, and Administrative Courts.

8. Referenda Amendment

Empowers citizens to propose and enact laws directly, enhancing democratic participation.

Section 1

Article I, Section 1 of this Constitution shall be amended to read as follows: “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in the people, represented through a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.”

Section 2

The people shall have the power to propose laws by petition, and to enact or reject them by vote, independent of the Congress and the President, subject to the provisions of this article.

Section 3

A petition bearing the signatures of at least seven percent of the voters in the last general election, with at least two thirds of the States having one-fifth of one percent of their population being signatories, shall qualify a citizen initiative proposal for a national ballot. The Secretary of State shall administer the petition process, including the collection, verification, and certification of signatures, in accordance with standards prescribed by Congress. Congress shall by law establish the time, manner, and procedures for such petitions, and may review and refine proposals for clarity and legality before ballot placement, with assistance from the Secretary of State.

Section 4

Congress may, by law, refer proposed legislation to the people by placing them on the ballot, to be enacted or rejected via referenda in the same manner as citizen initiatives.

Section 5

Referenda approved by a majority of voters in a national election, held concurrently with elections for the House of Representatives, shall become law provided they do not violate the rights guaranteed by this Constitution, as determined by the Constitutional Court. The Secretary of State shall oversee the inclusion of qualified proposals on the national ballot and ensure their fair presentation to voters.

Section 6

If a referendum is rejected by a majority of voters, legislation having the same effect may not be passed for a duration lasting five years.

Section 7

Congress shall refer legislation on the creation of convene a Constitutional Review Commission shall convene to assess the Constitution’s effectiveness and propose amendments as needed every twenty years. The first Constitutional Review legislation shall be referred thirty years after the ratification of this amendment.

Section 8

If the Secretary of State as established by the Council of State Amendment does not exist, Congress shall instead create a National Referendum Administration to perform the duties described in this article apart from certification.

Section 9

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Legislation pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

9. Recall Amendment

Allows recall of Representatives by voters and Senators by state legislatures before their terms end.

Section 1

The voters of any congressional district shall have the power to recall their Representative in Congress before the expiration of their term. Such recall shall be initiated by a petition signed by a number of registered voters equal to at least twenty percent of the votes cast in the most recent election for that congressional district.

Section 2

Upon certification of a voter petition for a Representative by the appropriate authority, a recall election shall be held within ninety days, unless it coincides with a scheduled special election. The Representative shall be removed if a majority of voters in the recall election vote in favor of removal. Special elections to fill vacancies shall be held thereafter, in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution for Representatives.

Section 3

No recall petition or legislative action may be initiated against a Representative during the first three months of their term, or within three years of a previous recall attempt against the same Representative or within the same electoral district.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to establish uniform procedures for the initiation, certification, and conduct of recall elections and legislative reviews. Legislation pertaining to this section shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 5

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification.

10. Fiscal Responsibility Amendment

Ensures fiscal responsibility and transparency in legislation, requiring single subject bills and one yearly taxation and appropriation bill, while including mechanisms to defend against gridlock and ensure governmental continuity.

Section 1

Each bill, order, resolution, or vote submitted to the President under Article I, Section 7 of this Constitution shall embrace no more than one subject, which shall be clearly and descriptively expressed in its title.

Section 2

The President shall not have the power to approve or disapprove of specific provisions within a bill presented for signature. The President must approve or veto the bill in its entirety, in accordance with Article I, Section 7 of this Constitution.

Section 3

(a) The fiscal year of the United States shall begin on October 1 and end on September 30 of the following year.
(b) The President, with counsel from their Cabinet and Treasurer, shall prepare a single, comprehensive budget proposal required to faithfully execute the functions of government, and present it to Congress no later than the first Monday in February each year, outlining all proposed expenditures, revenues, and economic policies for the upcoming fiscal year.
(c) Congress shall examine the President’s budget proposal in any manner it deems appropriate, ensuring transparency and public input through processes established by law or congressional rules.

Section 4

(a) Congress shall pass a single Appropriations Act each fiscal year, allocating funds across all government functions, including both discretionary and mandatory spending pre-authorized by law.
(b) Congress shall pass an annual Taxation Authorization Act each fiscal year, authorizing all federal taxes, duties, and imposts for the upcoming fiscal year.
(c) Both Acts must be passed by a majority vote of both Houses and presented to the President for approval no later than September 1.

If either Act is not passed by this date, Congress may pass it thereafter with a majority vote.

Section 5

(a) If the Appropriations Act required by Section 3(a) is not passed by the start of the fiscal year, the government shall operate under the last enacted appropriations, adjusted for inflation by the President.
(b) If the Taxation Authorization Act required by Section 3(b) is not passed by the start of the fiscal year, the government shall operate under the existing tax policy, adjusted for inflation by the President.
(c) Congress may override the President’s inflation adjustments under subsections a or b with a three-fifths majority vote of both Houses.

Section 6

(a) All appropriations not included in the annual Appropriations Act, classified as emergency appropriations, shall require a three-fifths majority vote of the House of Representatives to pass.
(b) All changes to tax policy not included in the annual Taxation Authorization Act, classified as supplemental taxes, shall require a three-fifths majority vote of the House of Representatives to pass.
(c) Pre-appropriations that take effect in a future fiscal year and are not intended for expenditure in the current fiscal year may be passed with a majority vote of both Houses, provided they comply with the single-subject requirement of Section 1.
(d) Pre-taxes that take effect in a future fiscal year, at least two fiscal years after the current fiscal year, and are not intended to generate revenue in the current or next fiscal year, may be passed with a majority vote of both Houses, provided they comply with the single-subject requirement of Section 1.

Section 7

No funds appropriated by Congress shall be impounded, withheld, or delayed by the President or executive branch, except as expressly authorized by law or necessary for efficient, lawful administration. The President may propose deferral or rescission of funds for fiscal responsibility or changed circumstances, effective only with majority approval of the House of Representatives within sixty days.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 9

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, allowing Congress to enact necessary legislation and prepare for the implementation of this budget process in the first fiscal year following the effective date.

11. Environmental Rights Amendment

Establishes environmental rights and protections.

Section 1

The people shall have the right to roam responsibly on federal and state-owned public lands, waterways, and other natural spaces, excluding private property and ecologically sensitive areas as designated by law, for the purposes of recreation, education, cultural enrichment, or other purposes, provided that such activity does not harm the environment or interfere with the rights of others.

Section 2

The United States, and every State, shall have a duty to protect, preserve, and restore the natural environment, including its air, water, land, ecosystems, and biodiversity, for the benefit of present and future generations.

Section 3

Congress and the States shall have the power to enact laws and regulations to implement and enforce this article, including the establishment of standards for environmental protection, the management of public lands, and the regulation of activities that may impact the environment or the right to roam.

Section 4

The right to roam and the duty to protect the environment shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people, as recognized by the Constitution or its amendments.

Section 5

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

12. Indian Amendment

Clarifies the relationship between the United States and sovereign Indian tribes.

Section 1

The inherent sovereignty of federally recognized Indian tribes is hereby affirmed. The United States recognizes the right of tribes to self-governance, including the power to establish their own forms of government, define citizenship, administer justice, manage resources, and preserve cultural, spiritual, and linguistic traditions, subject to the plenary authority of Congress as established under this Constitution.

Section 2

All persons born or naturalized in the territory of Indian tribes, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside, regardless of the inherent sovereignty of the tribes.

Section 3

The United States reaffirms its trust responsibility to federally recognized Indian tribes. This responsibility includes the protection of tribal lands, resources, and treaty rights, as well as the provision of services and programs necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of tribal members. Congress shall have the power to enact laws to fulfill this trust responsibility.

Section 4

The territorial integrity of Indian reservations, as established by treaty, statute, or executive order, shall be preserved. No diminishment or termination of reservation boundaries shall occur without the consent of the affected tribe and the approval of Congress. Tribal jurisdiction over reservation lands, including civil and criminal jurisdiction over both tribal members and non-members, shall be recognized as concurrent with federal authority where applicable, subject to limitations imposed by federal law.

Section 5

All treaties made, or which shall be made, between the United States and Indian tribes shall be regarded as the supreme law of the land, and shall be faithfully enforced. Any abrogation or modification of treaty rights shall require the consent of the affected tribe and the approval of Congress.

Section 6

The United States shall engage in meaningful consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes in the development and implementation of policies that affect tribal interests. No federal action that significantly impacts tribal lands, resources, or rights shall be taken without the free, prior, and informed consent of the affected tribe.

Section 7

No state or federal law shall deny to any person within the jurisdiction of the United States the equal protection of the laws, including the rights and privileges of tribal citizenship. Discrimination against tribal members or tribes in the exercise of their rights under this Constitution, federal law, or treaties is prohibited.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 9

This article shall take effect one year after ratification.

13. Washington D.C. Amendment

Grants self-governance and representation to the District of Columbia.

Section 1

Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of this Constitution is hereby repealed.

Section 2

The District of Columbia, constituting the seat of the Government of the United States is hereby recognized as a self-governing Federal District. The boundaries of the District shall consist of the territory currently under its jurisdiction as of the date of ratification of this article.

Section 3

The residents of the District of Columbia shall be represented in Congress by a non-voting delegate, and shall not be represented in the Senate.

Section 4

Excepting Section 2, the residents of the District of Columbia shall be entitled to all fundamental rights, privileges, and protections guaranteed by this Constitution.

Section 5

Pursuant to Section 3, the District of Columbia shall have the authority to govern itself, including the power to:
(a) Enact laws for the administration of the District.
(b) Establish and maintain local government institutions, including a mayor and council, to manage the day-to-day affairs of the District.
(c) Levy taxes, regulate commerce, and exercise all other powers of a State, except as otherwise provided by this article.

Section 6

Congress shall have the power to admit the District of Columbia as a State. Upon admission as a State:
(a) The new State shall consist of the territory described in Section 1 of this article, except for such areas as Congress may designate to remain under federal jurisdiction as the seat of the Government of the United States.
(b) The new State shall assume all powers and responsibilities of a State under this Constitution.

Section 7

No change to the status or boundaries of the District of Columbia shall be made without the consent of its residents, expressed through a free and fair referendum.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to establish procedures for referenda and ensure compliance with the provisions of this article.

Section 9

This article shall take one year after ratification, with all relevant laws being brought into compliance with this article within that time.

14. Federal Lands Amendment

Clarifies ownership and management of federal lands within states, distinguishing permanent public lands from disposable holdings, ensuring state collaboration, and balancing conservation with practical use.

Section 1

Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of this Constitution is hereby repealed.

Section 2

All lands owned by the United States within a state’s boundaries shall remain part of that state’s geographic domain. The United States shall retain ownership and jurisdiction, subject to this article.

Section 3

Federal lands shall be:
(a) Permanent Public Lands, such as national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges, held for conservation, recreation, defense, or cultural use; or
(b) Disposable Lands, such as unreserved public domain lands, held for potential transfer, sale, or development.

Congress shall classify lands by law within three years of ratification and review classifications every ten years, with state and public input.

Section 4

Congress shall have power to:
(a) Manage all federal lands, unless disposed of or delegated;
(b) Sell or transfer disposable lands with consent of the affected state;
(c) Sell or transfer permanent public lands only with a two-thirds vote and consent of the affected state’s legislature;
(d) Delegate any aspect of management of either class to states by law, retaining federal oversight for interstate or national needs.

Section 5

States may:
(a) Propose reclassification of federal lands within their borders to Congress;
(b) Receive compensation, set by law, for permanent public lands exempt from state taxation.

Section 6

Congress shall enforce this article by legislation defining classification, disposal procedures, and compensation.

Section 7

This article takes effect immediately upon ratification, with initial classification completed within one year.

15. Federal Bureaucracy Amendment

Clarifies Congress’s regulatory and delegatory powers, and their power to insulate Federal institutions against executive overreach.

Section 1

The federal bureaucracy, consisting of executive departments, independent agencies, and other administrative bodies, is hereby established as an institution within the executive branch, overseen by the President. Its purpose shall be to implement and enforce the laws of the United States, administer public programs, and provide expertise and continuity in governance.

Section 2

The Federal Bureaucracy shall be staffed by qualified individuals selected on the basis of merit, experience, and competence.

Section 3

The Federal Bureaucracy shall conduct operations openly, providing public access to decisions, policies, and records upon request, except where disclosure would harm their function or national security, with denials subject to judicial review.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to establish, reorganize, or abolish administrative bodies and define their missions, powers, and responsibilities.

Section 5

Provided they do not infringe upon rights secured by this Constitution, Congress shall reserve the power to regulate matters affecting interstate commerce, and shall have the power to regulate consumer protection, national security, public health, occupational safety, welfare, communications, labor, and the environment in concurrence with the several States.

Section 6

Congress may delegate regulatory power to the federal bureaucracy, including the authority to promulgate rules after public notice and opportunity for comment, and enforce laws, provided such delegation is accompanied by clear standards and guidelines specifying policy objectives, scope of authority, and at least annual reporting to Congress.

Section 7

Independent agencies may be insulated from the control of the President and the Presidential cabinet. Such agencies may operate free of the authority of any executive officer, as designated by Congress. This includes, but is not limited to, offices under the control of senior officers of the Council of State.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to oversee, modify, or revoke delegated authority, ensuring agencies operate within their mandates and in the public interest.

Section 9

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to establish standards for agency operations, protect independence, and ensure accountability.

Section 10

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

16. Collective Bargaining Amendment

Protects the right of the people to freely associate, including the rights of workers to organize, bargain collectively, and strike.

Section 1

Pursuant to the maintenance of a fair and competitive economy, the right of the people to voluntarily associate to express, promote, or pursue common interests shall not be infringed.

Section 2

The freedom to associate includes the right of workers to organize, form, join, and assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

Section 3

No law, regulation, or action shall interfere with the right of workers to strike, peacefully picket, or otherwise advocate for their rights in the workplace, except as necessary to protect public safety, health, or national security in narrowly defined circumstances.

Section 4

Employers shall recognize and bargain in good faith with the duly chosen representatives of workers, and shall not discriminate against any worker for exercising their rights under this article.

Section 5

Forced labor, including coerced labor as punishment for a crime, is hereby prohibited. All work performed by individuals under the jurisdiction of the United States, including those incarcerated, shall be voluntary and fairly compensated. Congress shall provide for the equal protection of the law in the application of this section.

Section 6

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to protect workers from retaliation, ensure fair labor practices, and promote the rights established herein.

Section 7

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

17. VP Loophole Amendment

Prevents individuals who have served two terms as President from holding any office in the presidential line of succession.

Section 1

Excepting any requirement for the minimum age of the President, no person Constitutionally ineligible to be elected President of the United States shall be eligible for election or appointment to any office in the Presidential line of succession.

Section 2

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to ensure compliance and to address any ambiguities in the application of this provision.

Section 3

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

18. Senate Reform Amendment

Repeals the Seventeenth Amendment and reforms the Senate into a body of elder statesmen, including former Presidents, selected by states, with several selectively retained powers to provide a sobered check on the House and the Executive.

Section 1

The Seventeenth Amendment is hereby repealed. The Senate shall be composed of two Senators from each State, selected by a method determined by the State legislature. Candidates must have resided in the State they represent for ten years. Presidents Emeritus of the United States shall automatically become Senators for life upon leaving office, representing their State of residence at the time of their first presidential inauguration, in addition to the two selected Senators. Congress may establish additional qualifications by law, and States shall ensure a transparent, nonpartisan process.

Section 2

The Senate shall not originate bills or resolutions. Upon receiving a bill passed by the House of Representatives, the Senate may choose to review the bill. If rejected, it shall be sent back to the house with amendment or recommendation. The house may then pass the bill again by simple majority. The Senate shall have the power to review annual budget and taxation bills two times, and otherwise five times, before passage by the House shall send the bill for Presidential approval without further Senate action. If a bill is not rejected or passed within one hundred and twenty days of the first session of the Senate after said bill has been sent to the Senate, or sixty days in the case of annual appropriations and taxation bills, it shall count as having been passed by the Senate. If a bill has been Vetoed by the President, the Senate shall be granted the power to fully reject said bill. The Senate shall retain full rejection powers over amendments to this Constitution and Organic Law.

Section 3

State-selected Senators shall serve six-year terms, renewable at the discretion of their State’s selection process. Presidents Emeritus shall serve as Senators for life, removable only by resignation and expulsion. Presidents serving as Senators for life shall not count towards the quorum of the Senate, nor shall they raise the amount required for meeting a quorum. Living Presidents at the time this article comes into effect shall not be granted the title of Senator for life.

Section 4

Presidential appointment of ambassadors, consuls, other public ministers and consuls, and other officers of the United States whose appointments are not otherwise provided for shall require the consent of two-thirds of the Senate.

Section 4

The Standing Rules of the Senate shall be classified as Organic Law, but shall require two-thirds consent of only the Senate to come into effect.

Section 5

Article I, Section 7, Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Constitution are hereby amended to reflect the Senate’s role as established by this article.

Section 6

This article shall take effect the next Congress three years after ratification, with states piloting selection two years after ratification.

19. Non-State Entities Amendment

Establishes the framework for the governance of U.S. territories and their relationship with the federal government.

Section 1

The Congress shall have the power to organize and govern territories of the United States, which may be acquired through treaty, conquest, or other lawful means. Territories shall be classified as either incorporated or unincorporated, based on the intent of Congress and the consent of the territory’s residents.

Section 2

Incorporated territories are those in which the Constitution of the United States applies in full, and whose residents are entitled to all rights, privileges, and protections guaranteed by this Constitution. Incorporated territories shall be governed as integral parts of the United States, with a clear path to statehood, as provided by law.

Section 3

Unincorporated territories are those in which only the following fundamental rights and protections shall apply: the right to due process of law, the right to equal protection under the law, the right to be free from unreasonable searches and surveillance, the right to freedom of speech, the right to freely associate, and the right to peaceably assemble. Congress may by law extend or retract additional constitutional rights to such territories, in whole or in part, as it deems appropriate.

Section 4

Within five years of the ratification of this article, Congress shall review or establish, by law, the fundamental law of each permanently inhabited territory, to be renewed by Congress every twenty years thereafter. Such frameworks shall:
(a) Classify the territory as incorporated or unincorporated and define the powers and responsibilities of its government accordingly.
(b) Ensure residents’ rights and protections align with Sections 2 and 3 of this article, with public input from the territory.
(c) Provide mechanisms for economic and social development, consistent with available federal resources.
(d) Outline a process, if applicable, for the territory to pursue statehood, independence, or free association, subject to Section 9’s referendum requirement.

Section 5

All persons born or naturalized in the territories of the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the territory wherein they reside.

Section 6

The residents of each territory shall be entitled to representation in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate.

Section 7

Residents of territories shall not participate in the election of the President and Vice President unless Congress provides otherwise by law.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enact laws governing the administration of territories, including laws to:
(a) Define the powers and responsibilities of territorial governments;
(b) Provide for the economic and social development of territories;
(c) Ensure the protection of civil rights and liberties in territories;
(d) Determine the political status of each territory, provided no territory is deprived of its status or rights without the consent of its residents, expressed through a free and fair referendum.

Section 9

Free association shall be defined as a voluntary relationship between a sovereign country and the United States, established by mutual agreement. Under such an agreement:
(a) The country shall assume full sovereignty over its internal affairs.
(b) The country may delegate certain specified powers to the United States, such as defense and foreign relations, as agreed upon by both parties.
(c) The country shall have access to certain services, programs, and benefits provided by the United States government, as specified in the agreement.
(d) The terms of free association, including the delegation of powers and access to services, shall be subject to periodic review and renewal by mutual consent.

Section 10

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Regulations pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 11

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, with all relevant laws being brought into compliance within that time.

20. Score Voting Amendment

Establishes a score voting system for presidential elections, and a new framework for the certification of presidential elections.

Section 1

The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the United States through a score voting system. Each voter shall assign a score to each presidential ticket on a scale of zero to ten, inclusive, with zero indicating the lowest preference and ten indicating the highest preference. Voters may assign the same score to multiple tickets if they have no preference between them.

Section 2

The presidential tickets with the two highest total score shall proceed to a runoff round, where the ticket with the ticket preferred on the most ballots shall be the victor.

Section 3

In the event of a tie during the first round, the presidential ticket preferred by the most voters shall proceed. In the event of a tie during the second round, the President and Vice President shall be chosen by majority vote of a joint session of both houses of Congress, presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Section 4

The Electoral College, as established by Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 and modified by the Twelfth Amendment, shall hereafter certify the results of the Presidential election, after having been adjudicated by the Electoral Court, if established by the Judicial System Amendment, and before having been certified by a joint session of Congress presided over by the Secretary of State, if established by the Council of State Amendment, or otherwise the President of the Senate.

Section 5

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to establish procedures for the score voting system, ensure the integrity of the electoral process, and regulate the duties of the Electoral College. Score voting shall be piloted in federal midterm elections for two cycles prior to implementation in presidential elections.

Section 6

This article shall take effect for the first federal election occurring more than two years after its ratification, with pilots beginning in the first midterm election post-ratification.

21. Parliamentary Amendment

Makes the office of the First Secretary, who oversees the Presidential cabinet, presides over the House, and is delegated authority over the day-to-day administration of the state.

Section 1

The office of the First Secretary is hereby established. The First Secretary shall oversee the Presidential cabinet, which shall be the chief executive committee of the United States.

Section 2

The First Secretary shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the House of Representatives, at the beginning of the first Congress after each election for the House of Representatives, and shall serve at the pleasure of the President, unless removed as provided herein.

Section 3

The President shall retain all executive authority vested in the office by this Constitution but shall delegate to the Presidential Cabinet the day-to-day administration of affairs. Upon the appointment of the first First Secretary, and unless otherwise limited by statute, the Cabinet shall be delegated the full scope of delegable day-to-day administrative powers over policy, including but not limited to:
(a) Implementation and enforcement of federal laws, except as provided by statute in war or national emergency;
(b) Direction and oversight of federal agencies and departments as designated by law;
(c) Execution of policy domestic and foreign on behalf of the President;
(d) Management of federal personnel and resources, except where provided by law.

Powers delegated to Senior Officers of the Council of State by the Council of State Amendment shall not be delegated to the First Secretary.

Section 4

The Presidential cabinet shall consist of the principal officers of the executive departments, and such other officers as Congress may by law designate as cabinet officials. The President shall nominate cabinet officials, subject to the advice and consent of the First Secretary. The cabinet shall be collectively responsible for the administration of the United States, including the leadership of the federal bureaucracy as provided by law.

Section 5

The Cabinet shall collectively command the confidence of and shall be directly responsible to the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives vote to revoke their confidence of any cabinet official, thereby requiring said cabinet official to resign. To be considered valid, a motion of no confidence shall require:
(a) A petition signed by at least one-third of the members of the House to initiate the motion;
(b) A majority vote of the House approving of the motion, and in the case of the motion being against the First Secretary, the simultaneous nomination and election of a new First Secretary within said motion, conducted no sooner than thirty days after the petition is filed, unless an emergency is declared by a two-thirds vote.

Section 6

No active officer of any of the branches of government shall simultaneously be an active officer of any other branch of government.

Section 7

Congress shall, by law, establish an order in which cabinet officials shall assume the office of First Secretary in the case of the removal, death, or resignation of the First Secretary from office without a motion to vacate, or in which they shall assume the powers and duties of the First Secretary in case of the inability to discharge the powers and duties of said office, until the disability be removed. This shall be considered Organic Law.

Section 8

The President shall retain the authority to:
(a) Nominate ambassadors, public ministers, consuls, and judges, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, and, where applicable, the First Secretary;
(b) Grant pardons and reprieves;
(c) Veto legislation;
(d) Command the armed forces as Commander in Chief, including the introduction of forces into hostilities;
(e) Declare and manage states of emergency and adjust budgets during impasses as sanctioned by this Constitution.

These powers shall not be delegable to the Presidential Cabinet.

Section 9

Congress shall, by law, establish a mechanism for solving disputes between the President and the Presidential Cabinet regarding delegated authority.

Section 10

(a) The President shall not exercise a pocket veto to prevent a bill from becoming law. If the President does not sign a bill into law within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it is presented, and Congress is adjourned during that period, the bill shall be treated as if the President had returned it with objections, constituting a regular veto.
(b) If Congress is adjourned when the ten day period expires, the President shall transmit their objections to the bill to the First Secretary (as presiding officer of the House) and the President of the Senate (or their designated agents) within 5 days of the adjournment.
(c) Congress shall reconvene within thirty days of receiving the veto message to consider the veto, unless already scheduled to reconvene sooner, and may override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers, as provided in Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution.

Section 11

Article II, Section 2, Clause 3 of this Constitution is hereby repealed.

Section 12

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Regulations pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 13

This article shall take effect for the first Congress convening more than three years after its ratification, allowing sufficient time for Congress to enact necessary legislation and establish transitional procedures. During the interim the existing Executive Office of the President shall operate under current law until reorganized under this article.

22. “We The People” Amendment

Limits constitutional rights to natural persons and regulates corporate influence in elections, and to regulate campaign financing, limit corporate influence in elections, and ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

Section 1

The rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities established by law, shall not have their privileges construed as inherent or inalienable.

Section 2

The United States shall regulate, limit, or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidate’s own contributions and expenditures, to ensure that all citizens, regardless of economic status, have equal access to the political process. Congress shall provide that person or entity shall gain, as a result of their wealth, substantially more influence over the election of any candidate or the outcome of any ballot measure.

Section 3

All contributions, including those from individuals, organizations, and political action committees, must be publicly disclosed within 48 hours.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to regulate Federal campaign financing to protect the equitable influence of all citizens in the electoral process, to establish public financing system to reduce dependency on private donations, and other such powers necessary to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 4

Congress shall have the power to regulate the conduct of the Presidential Election, including rules and procedures regarding lawful ballot access, the length of the campaign season, and the time in which opinion polling shall be restricted. The campaign season for the Presidential election shall begin upon the issuance of a writs of election by the President. Congress shall additionally have the power to regulate the tallying of ballots and voter registration for all Federal elections. Legislation pertaining to this section shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 5

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the political engagement of nonprofit organizations provided they disclose funding sources as prescribed by law, nor shall it limit freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the freedom to associate, property rights, or the right to assemble and petition the government.

Section 6

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification.

23. Legislative Marshals Service

Establishes the Legislative Marshals Service as an institution within the legislative branch for security and last resort enforcement of Congressional subpoenas.

Section 1

The Legislative Marshals Service is hereby established as an institution within the legislative branch, responsible for protecting the Capitol Complex, Congress, its members, staff, and visitors, and enforcing congressional directives.

Section 2

The Legislative Marshals Service shall be led by the Grand Marshal of Congress, who shall also serve as the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, elected by the House with Senate consent. The Grand Marshal shall serve a six-year term and may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the House for cause. If a vacancy persists for sixty days after its occurrence, the presiding officer of the House shall appoint an interim from experienced Marshals, who shall serve until a permanent replacement is chosen or for a maximum of one year, whichever occurs first.

Section 3

The Legislative Marshals Service shall:
(a) Protect the Capitol Complex, including the Capitol building, congressional offices, and related facilities.
(b) Provide security for members of Congress, their staff, and visitors.
(c) Enforce congressional subpoenas and legal processes if the proper authorities fail to act within thirty days of a joint resolution, seeking judicial warrants if disputed.

Section 4

The Service shall recruit, train, and manage its legislative marshals, subject to standards set by joint House-Senate committees. It may deputize individuals with committee approval, granting equivalent powers while acting officially.

Section 5

The Legislative Marshals Service shall operate under joint House-Senate oversight, with committees designated by each chamber setting policy and resolving disputes. Annual reports shall be submitted to Congress.

Section 6

Congress shall fund the Legislative Marshals Service and enact laws governing its operations, ensuring its ceremonial and security roles reflect legislative needs.

Section 7

This article shall take effect one year post-ratification, transitioning the existing United States Capitol Police into the Legislative Marshal Service under the Grand Marshal of Congress.

24. Privacy Amendment

Affirms and protects the right of individuals to privacy in their personal lives and data, ensuring security against unreasonable intrusion by government or private entities, with limited exceptions for public safety and national security.

Section 1

The right of the people to privacy in their persons, homes, papers, electronic data, communications, and effects shall not be violated by unreasonable intrusion, surveillance, or disclosure by the United States, any State, or private entities. This right includes autonomy over personal decisions regarding family, health, and information, free from undue interference.

Section 2

No law, regulation, or action shall infringe upon this right except when necessary to address a national security emergency or imminent threat to public safety, as explicitly authorized by law. Any such exception must:
(a) Be supported by credible evidence of a specific and immediate danger;
(b) Be narrowly tailored to address only that danger;
(c) Use the least restrictive means available; and
(d) Be subject to judicial review within thirty days of initiation.

Section 3

The collection, storage, use, or dissemination of personal data—including digital, biometric, or other identifiable information—by the government or private entities shall require the informed, affirmative consent of the individual, except as provided in Section 2. Individuals shall have the right to:
(a) Access and review their personal data held by any entity;
(b) Correct inaccuracies in such data; and
(c) Request deletion of such data, subject to legal retention requirements defined by law.

Section 4

Congress and the States shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including:
(a) Establishing standards for data protection and consent;
(b) Regulating government and private surveillance practices;
(c) Providing penalties for violations; and
(d) Ensuring transparency in the use of exceptions under Section 2.

Section 5

Individuals whose privacy rights under this article are violated shall have the right to seek legal redress in a court of law, including injunctive relief, damages, and restoration of their data or autonomy, as applicable.

Section 6

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, allowing time for Congress and the States to enact necessary legislation and implement compliance measures

25. War Powers Amendment

Clarifies the authority of the President and Congress in matters of war and military engagements, ensuring democratic accountability through Congressional oversight while enabling the President to respond decisively to attacks or imminent threats while limiting executive power to emergency actions consistent with a representational role.

Section 1

The Congress shall have the power to declare war, and no offensive military engagement by the United States shall commence without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization by Congress, except in cases of a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat to the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.

Section 2

In the absence of a declaration of war, the President may introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances only pursuant to:
(a) A specific statutory authorization enacted by Congress; or
(b) A national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat to the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces, as determined by credible evidence of intent and capability to inflict significant harm.

Section 3

In every instance where the Armed Forces are introduced into hostilities or imminent hostilities without a declaration of war, the President shall, within forty-eight hours, submit to the Congress a report in writing setting forth:
(a) The circumstances necessitating the introduction of the Armed Forces;
(b) The constitutional and legislative authority under which such introduction took place; and
(c) The estimated scope and duration of the hostilities or involvement.

The President shall consult the First Secretary prior to introducing forces under Section 2(b) where feasible, but such consultation shall not delay actions necessary to preserve the element of surprise or protect national security.

Section 4

Within sixty calendar days after the submission of a report pursuant to Section 3, the President shall terminate the use of the Armed Forces, unless Congress:
(a) Has declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use;
(b) Has extended the sixty-day period by law for a specific period not to exceed thirty days; or
(c) Is physically unable to meet as a result of an armed attack upon the United States.

Section 5

Notwithstanding Section 4, the President shall terminate the use of the Armed Forces at any time if Congress so directs by resolution, which shall not be subject to presidential veto.

Section 6

The appropriate judicial authority shall have jurisdiction to review the legality of military actions initiated under this article, upon petition by any member of Congress or affected citizen, to ensure compliance with this Constitution. Judicial review shall not delay the execution of emergency actions under Section 2(b) but may address the continuation of hostilities beyond sixty days.

Section 7

The United States, for the purposes of posse comitatus or otherwise, shall not employ the Armed forces for the purposes of executing the laws, excepting the enforcement of maritime law and in such cases and under such circumstances that may be expressly authorized by the Constitution, and in the following scenarios:
(a) Upon the request of the legislature, or executive if the legislature cannot be convened, of a State to address an insurrection against that State;
(b) To address any obstructions, combinations, assemblages, or rebellions in any of the several States that make it impracticable to enforce the laws of the United States by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings;
(c) To address any obstructions, combinations, assemblages, or rebellions that serve to deprive any class of people of a right, privilege, immunity, or protection named in this Constitution and secured by law, and the constituted authorities of said State are unable, fail, or refuse to provide that right, privilege, or protection.

Within fourteen calendar days of the activation, the President shall terminate the use of the armed forces, unless Congress has approved of the use of the armed forces.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 9

Nothing in this article shall be construed to alter the constitutional authority of the President as Commander in Chief or the inherent right of the United States to self-defense.

Section 10

This article shall take effect one year after the date of its ratification.

26. House of Representatives Amendment

Reapportions representatives by the cube root law to ensure adequate representation, and establishes Instant Runoff Voting as the electoral mechanism for congressional districts.

Section 1

Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states shall be determined by applying the cube root of the total population of the United States, as ascertained by the most recent decennial census, rounded to the nearest whole number, with the enumerations happening within the first three years of every decade. Each State shall be apportioned its share of Representatives according to its population, using the method of equal proportions as Congress shall by law direct. Each state shall have at least one representative, and for every state that is granted one representative where they would otherwise have none, one representative shall be subtracted from the total number of seats when apportioning representatives by equal proportions.

Section 2

The Electors in each congressional district shall elect one or multiple Representatives by the method of Ranked Choice Voting, whereby each Elector shall rank the candidates in order of preference. If no candidate shall attain a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest such votes shall be eliminated, and the votes cast for that candidate shall be redistributed according to the next preference indicated on each ballot. This process shall continue until one candidate shall have secured a majority of the votes. If there are multiple representatives elected in one district, candidates must receive a quota of votes of votes representing a majority divided by the number of seats to be filled, after which point said candidate shall be treated as if they were eliminated. Upon the victory of a candidate within a congressional district with multiple representatives, votes exceeding the quota of votes required for victory shall be distributed to the next preference.

Section 3

The President shall have the power to call for elections for the House of Representatives following the advice of the First Secretary if established, or the Speaker of the House otherwise. The election shall be held within at most ninety days of the writs of election having been filed. A new House of Representatives shall be elected at least once every four years.

Section 4

The Standing Rules of the House of Representatives shall be classified as Organic Law, but shall require two-thirds consent of only the House of Representatives to come into effect.

Section 5

The determination of the number of Representatives as provided in Section 1 shall take effect for the first Congress chosen following the next decennial census conducted after the ratification of this article. The method of election by Instant Runoff Voting shall be implemented in all States for the first election of Representatives following such ratification, and Section 3 shall be implemented in all subsequent elections. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including the establishment of uniform procedures for the conduct of such elections and the provision of necessary resources to the States for the adoption thereof. All provisions of this Constitution or laws of the United States inconsistent with this article are hereby amended to the extent necessary to give effect to these requirements.

27. Emergency Powers Amendment

Defines and limits the executive’s emergency powers, ensuring accountability and preventing abuse.

Section 1

Congress shall have the power to delegate extraordinary authority to the President, which may be activated upon the President's declaration of a state of emergency.

Section 2

The President may declare a state of emergency only in response to a national crisis, such as a natural disaster, pandemic, threat to national security, or attack on the United States, its citizens, its allies, or its armed forces. Such declarations must be specific in scope and duration.

Section 3

Any emergency declaration must be submitted to Congress within 48 hours. Congress shall have the power to approve, modify, or terminate the declaration by a majority vote of both Houses within thirty days.

Section 4

The emergency powers activated shall be within the bounds of statutory authority, limited to actions necessary and proportional to the crisis, and shall be narrowly tailored to restrict Constitutional rights in as limited a fashion as possible.

Section 5

If Congress is unable to convene within thirty days of an emergency declaration, the President may extend emergency powers in fourteen-day increments, provided that a majority of available Members of each House, able to communicate their vote by any means, approve within ten days of each extension. Such extensions shall cease when Congress reconvenes or after ninety days, whichever comes first, unless the appropriate judicial authority rules otherwise. For the purposes of this section, the Senate shall have full voting authority.

Section 6

The appropriate judicial authority shall have the authority to review emergency declarations and measures to ensure they comply with this Constitution. Individuals or entities affected by emergency actions may petition the courts for relief.

Section 7

All emergency declarations in effect at the time of the ratification of this article, including those under existing statutes such as the National Emergencies Act, shall be brought into compliance as follows:
(a) Within sixty days of ratification, the President shall submit to Congress a report detailing each existing declaration, including its scope, duration, legal basis, and ongoing necessity;
(b) Congress shall review each declaration and, by majority vote of both Houses within sixty days of receiving the report, approve, modify, or terminate it. Declarations not approved or modified within this period shall expire;
(c) Any emergency measure tied to an existing declaration that suspends constitutional rights or exceeds the scope of this article shall be suspended pending Congressional review, unless the President certifies its immediate necessity to the appropriate judicial authority, which shall rule within thirty days;
(d) Congress may extend the review period for complex declarations by a two-thirds vote of both Houses, not to exceed an additional sixty days.

Section 8

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to define the scope of emergency powers, establish oversight mechanisms, and regulate the transition of existing declarations into compliance.

Section 9

After a period lasting five years after the ratification of this article, Legislation effecting the emergency powers of the President shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 10

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification, with the compliance process for existing declarations commencing concurrently.

28. Citizenship and Residency Amendment

Clarifies the rights and responsibilities of lawful permanent residents and temporary residents, the exclusive rights and privileges of citizens, and the responsibilities of citizens, while preserving equal protection under the law for all persons.

Section 1

Lawful permanent residents, legally admitted to reside permanently, and temporary residents, legally admitted to reside for a defined period under federal law, shall have rights to reside, work, own property, and access due process, subject to law. Their status may be revoked only by judicial process for cause, consistent with their respective admission terms.

Section 2

Citizens alone shall have exclusive rights to vote in federal and state elections, hold federal office, serve on federal juries, and receive consular protection abroad, with responsibilities to pay taxes and serve in drafts as required by law.

Section 3

Citizens of the United States and of the several States may simultaneously be citizens of one or several other countries.

Section 4

The right to equitable access to economic support programs established by law shall extend only to citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Section 5

All persons within U.S. jurisdiction, regardless of residency status, shall enjoy the equal protection of this Constitution, except as modified by this article.

Section 6

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including the definition of status, rights, and responsibilities, consistent with this article. Legislation pertaining to this section shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 7

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

29. Property Rights Amendment

Affirms and protects the fundamental right of individuals to acquire, own, use, and dispose of private property, ensuring its security against arbitrary interference.

Section 1

The right to acquire, own, use, and dispose of private property, including real and personal property, shall not be abridged.

Section 2

The United States and the states shall not impose unreasonable restrictions on the ownership or use of property, including excessive taxation, arbitrary zoning, or discriminatory regulations, that undermine the exercise of this right.

Section 3

Congress and the states shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation to regulate property use for the public good, provided such regulations respect the core protections of this article and do not arbitrarily disproportionately burden any individual or group. Such legislation may define the scope of just compensation, establish procedures for property disputes, and ensure equitable application of this right.

Section 4

Individuals whose property rights under this article are violated shall have the right to seek legal redress, including injunctive relief and damages, in a court of law.

Section 5

This article shall not be construed to limit the rights of Indian tribes to manage their lands as provided by the Indian Amendment.

Section 6

This article shall take effect immediately upon its ratification.

30. Sovereign Accountability Amendment

Limits sovereign immunity, ensures accountability of the United States and its officers for violations of rights, duties, and torts, and regulates Presidential pardons, enhancing justice and transparency.

Section 1

The United States and its agencies shall not enjoy absolute immunity from suit in federal or state courts. Sovereign immunity is hereby waived for:
(a) Violations of rights guaranteed by this Constitution or its amendments;
(b) Breaches of statutory duties imposed by federal law;
(c) Tortious acts or omissions by federal officers, employees, or agents acting within the scope of their duties, with liability attaching to the United States, equivalent to state tort law for private entities.

Section 2

This waiver shall not apply to:
(a) Acts of war or military operations;
(b) Discretionary policy decisions, unless they violate explicit constitutional or statutory mandates;
(c) Matters of national security.

Section 3

No suit against the United States or its agencies shall proceed unless:
(a) The claimant demonstrates specific harm, including denial of rights or benefits guaranteed by this Constitution, tied to a constitutional right, statutory duty, or tortious act;
(b) Administrative remedies, as prescribed by law, are exhausted within one hundred and eighty days of the alleged injury, unless waived by a court for good cause;
(c) The action is filed within two years of the injury or its discovery, whichever is later.

Section 4

For the duration of their term, the President, Vice President, and senior officers of the council of state, if created, shall be subject only to impeachment and conviction by Congress for alleged violations of the law, with civil or criminal suits deferred until post-tenure. After the duration of their term, The President and Vice President shall enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability for actions taken in the exercise of constitutional duties, unless having been impeached and removed by Congress.

Section 5

The President’s power to grant reprieves and pardons under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 shall not extend to:
(a) Pardoning themselves or any person for offenses directly related to their own impeachment, conviction, or post-office prosecution;
(b) Pardoning any person for offenses committed in concert with the President or any of the officers of the Presidential Cabinet that involve abuse of office, obstruction of justice, or violation of this Constitution, as determined by a federal court upon challenge within sixty days of the pardon’s issuance;
(c) Pardoning close family members, defined as spouses, parents, siblings, children, or grandchildren, for any offense, unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate within thirty days of the pardon’s issuance.

Section 6

Pardons issued in violation of Section 6 shall be null and void. The appropriate judicial authority shall have jurisdiction to review and invalidate such pardons upon petition by Congress, a state, or an affected party within sixty days of issuance.

Section 7

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to define administrative remedies, regulate post-tenure legal actions, coordinate with impeachment processes, set damage caps, and protect the public interest. Legislation pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 8

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, allowing time for Congress to enact implementing legislation.

31. Congressional Vacancies Amendment

Clarifies and standardizes the process for filling vacancies in Congress, ensuring continuity and representation without ambiguity.

Section 1

Whenever a vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives, the executive authority of the affected state shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy within ninety days, unless the vacancy occurs within one hundred and twenty days of the next House of Representatives election, in which case it may remain vacant until that election.

Section 2

Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Senate, the legislature of the affected state shall appoint a replacement within thirty days to serve until the next House of Representatives election for that seat. If the legislature is not in session within thirty days, the governor may make a temporary appointment until the legislature reconvenes or the next House of Representatives election, whichever comes first. If the legislature fails to appoint within thirty days while in session, the governor shall appoint a temporary replacement within 15 days, serving until the legislature acts or the next House of Representatives election.

Section 3

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to ensure uniform procedures and timelines for filling vacancies. Legislation pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 4

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, allowing states to align election laws within six months.

32. Succession Clarity Amendment

Resolves ambiguities in the presidential line of succession beyond the Vice President, ensuring a clear chain of command without gaps.

Section 1

In case of the death, resignation, or inability of both the President and Vice President, the Secretary of State shall serve as acting President. In case of the vacancy or inability of the Secretary of State, the Attorney General shall serve as acting President. In case of the vacancy or inability of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer shall serve as Acting President.

Section 2

Upon assuming the role of Acting President, the new Acting President shall vacate any prior office.

Section 3

Congress shall by law designate the order of other officials in the line of succession to serve as Acting President if the above officers are unavailable, ensuring continuity of executive authority. Congress may revise this order as needed, reflecting national priorities and departmental roles.

Section 4

Any officer serving as Acting President under this article shall exercise the powers and duties of the President but shall not assume the office of President or Vice President. Their service shall continue only until a President or Vice President is elected by special election, as provided by law, or the disability of either is removed, as provided by the Twenty-Fifth Amendment.

Section 5

Upon the conviction of the President by the Senate following impeachment proceedings, the Senate shall have the power to further remove the Vice President by the concurrence of three-fifths of the members present.

Section 6

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to define procedures for succession, special elections, and temporary governance. Legislation pertaining to this article shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 7

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, with succession laws updated within six months.

33. Treaty Enforcement Amendment

Clarifies the status and enforcement of treaties, ensuring consistency with domestic law and tribal obligations.

Section 1

All treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States shall be the supreme law of the land, equal in force to federal statutes, and shall be binding on the United States and the several states.

Section 2

Congress shall have the power to enact laws to implement and enforce treaties, including those with Indian tribes, resolving conflicts with state laws or prior statutes through legislation or judicial review.

Section 3

No treaty shall be abrogated or modified without the consent of the United States, expressed through congressional action, and, where applicable, the other parties to the treaty, except as provided by the treaty’s terms.

Section 4

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, with Congress reviewing existing treaties within six months.

34. Firearm Amendment

Clarifies the respective roles of the United States and the several states in regulating firearms, affirming that gun control is primarily a state issue with limited federal authority, while ensuring the Second Amendment rights of individuals are protected.

Section 1

The United States shall have the authority to regulate firearms and ammunition only in the following areas:
(a) Interstate and international commerce in firearms and ammunition, to prevent trafficking and ensure compliance with state laws;
(b) Firearms on federal lands;
(c) Background checks for interstate firearm transfers, to establish a national standard for identifying prohibited persons (e.

g., felons, domestic abusers), as defined by federal law;

Section 2

The right of the people to keep and bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, shall not be infringed by the United States or any state. No regulation under this article shall be construed to deny law-abiding citizens the ability to possess firearms for self-defense, hunting, or other lawful purposes, as determined by state law and judicial interpretation consistent with this Constitution.

Section 3

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 4

Within one year of the ratification of this article, Congress shall review all existing federal laws regulating firearms, including but not limited to the National Firearms Act, the Gun Control Act of 1968, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022. Provisions consistent with Section 2 of this article (e.g., regulations on interstate commerce, background checks for interstate transfers) shall remain in effect. Provisions exceeding federal authority under Section 2 (e.g., nationwide bans on specific firearms or ammunition) shall be repealed or modified to comply with this article, unless reauthorized by a three-fourths majority vote of both Houses of Congress within two years of ratification. The several states shall have one year from the effective date of this article to enact or adjust their own firearm regulations to align with this article, ensuring compliance with the Second Amendment and public safety needs as determined by state law.

Section 5

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit the rights of Indian tribes to regulate firearms on their lands.

Section 6

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, allowing time for Congress and the several states to review and adjust existing laws, establish interstate standards, and prepare for implementation.

35. Council of State Amendment

Establishes the Council of State, and certain key federal positions as senior officers of the Council of State, independent positions directly accountable to the Senate and delegated exclusive executive powers.

Section 1

The Council of State is hereby established as the chief advisory body of the President of the United States. The Presidential Cabinet shall be the executive committee of the Council of State. Congress may, by law, establish additional offices and committees within the Council of State.

Section 2

(a) The Senior Officers of the Council of State are part of the federal bureaucracy, delegated with exclusive administrative powers beyond the delegated authority of independent agencies, insulated from direct executive or partisan interference except where prescribed by law, and accountable directly to the Senate and the President. The Vice President and the First Secretary, if established, shall be a member of the Council of State, but their offices shall not be defined by the terms of this article, being unique in purpose and function.
(b) The following offices are hereby established as Senior Officers of the Council of State:
(i) The Attorney General of the United States, chief legal advisor to the President, responsible for enforcing federal laws and overseeing the Department of Justice;
(ii) The Treasurer of the United States, chief economic advisor to the President, responsible for managing federal finances, revenue collection, debt issuance, the minting of currency, and fiscal transparency;
(iii) The Inspector General of the United States, responsible for investigating waste, fraud, and abuse in the United States and overseeing the federal bureaucracy;
(iv) The Comptroller General of the United States, responsible for auditing federal finances, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budgetary accountability;
(v) The Secretary of State of the United States, chief advisor to the Vice President, responsible for administering federal elections, managing federal records, ensuring civic transparency, and overseeing citizen initiatives;
(vi) The Chief Statistician of the United States, responsible for providing the public with accurate data free of manipulation.
(vii) The Surgeon General of the United States, responsible for overseeing federal public health administration and education.
(c) Congress may, by law enacted with a two-thirds majority vote of both Houses, establish additional senior officers of the Council of State to address critical administrative functions not adequately served by existing officers, provided such roles align with the definition in Section 1(a) and are accompanied by specific duties, qualifications, and funding mechanisms defined in the enacting legislation.

Section 2

Each Senior Officer of the Council of State shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate, for a renewable term lasting six years.

Section 3

Each Senior Officer may be removed only for cause (e.g., malfeasance, gross misconduct, or inability to perform duties) by impeachment and conviction by Congress.

Section 4

The Senior Officers of the Council of State shall report to the President for coordination and the Senate for oversight, managing their departments independent of the control of the Presidential Cabinet unless specified by law. They shall operate under the President’s nominal purview for high-level coordination with national policy objectives, including submitting annual reports to the President and consulting on matters of national importance as requested, but such coordination shall not impair their authority to execute their core duties as defined by law or this Constitution. They shall also submit annual reports to Congress and the public to ensure transparency.

Section 5

The Attorney General, Treasurer, Inspector General, Secretary of State, and Comptroller General shall collectively serve as the Ethics Committee, as provided by the Code of Conduct Amendment, with the Inspector General chairing the Committee. The Ethics Committee's collective actions shall be reported annually as a unified document, detailing ethics investigations and recommendations, approved by a majority of its five members.

Section 6

(a) The Attorney General shall be the chief law enforcement officer and prosecutor of the United States, to hold executive responsibility for all criminal prosecutions, federal law enforcement, and the representation of the Federal Government in court. They shall oversee the Department of Justice, appoint and supervise U.S. Attorneys (subject to Senate confirmation), oversee the U.S. Marshals Service, and investigate government officials without fear of reprisal, in coordination with other officers of the Council of State.
(b) The Treasurer shall collect federal revenues, manage the public debt, oversee the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and ensure fiscal transparency, providing annual reports to Congress, the President, and the public as required by law.
(c) The Inspector General shall investigate waste, fraud, abuse, complaints, and other defects across the United States government and coordinate the activities of all departmental Inspectors General, who shall serve under six-year terms by Inspector General appointment with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the Senate, removable only by impeachment and conviction for cause. Departmental Inspectors General shall report to the Inspector General of the United States and operate independently of the administrative authority of the Presidential Cabinet, subject to oversight by the Inspector General and judicial review.
(d) The Comptroller General shall audit federal financial accounts, track expenditures, analyze budget compliance, and provide independent fiscal reports to Congress, the President, and the public, ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.
(e) The Secretary of State shall:
(i) Administer federal elections, ensure their integrity, transparency, prevent voter suppression and fraud, monitor lobbying and campaign finance disclosure in coordination with the Attorney General, draw up writs of election issued by the Pesident, ensure the speedy and organized tallying of ballots, and certify election processes;
(ii) Administer the referendum process as provided by this Constitution, including the collection, verification, and certification of petition signatures for citizen initiatives, the preparation and presentation of qualified proposals for national ballots, and the certification of referendum results in coordination with the Electoral Court, if established;
(iii) Keep the Great Seal of the United States;
(iv) Ensure the lawful certification, publication and dissemination of federal laws, election results, regulations, budgets, censuses, proclamations, charters, and official documents as received from their respective authorities, without alteration of their content;
(v) Ensure the proper preservation and public access to federal records, historical documents, and government archives;
(vi) Ensure the lawful certification of citizenship and residency for eligible persons, revocation at judicial request, and maintenance of all related records, in coordination with the ordinary and administrative courts;
(vii) Create a platform that shall serve as an accessible comprehensive legislative tracking solution for the United States, allowing the public to easily follow legislation, regulations, petitions, and dialogues across the United States and to notify invested parties of updates;
(viii) Certify the results of the Presidential election in the presence of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the behalf of the President of the Senate. The Secretary of State shall provide annual reports to Congress, the President, and the public on electoral integrity, record preservation, and transparency efforts.
(f) The Chief Statistician shall oversee the census and the whole of the Federal Statistical System of the United States.
(g) The Surgeon General shall:
(i) Coordinate federal, state, and local public health efforts, including disease prevention, health education, and administration of programs as directed by Congress, in coordination with the Presidential Cabinet on cross-agency matters;
(ii) Oversee federal public health agencies and initiatives faithfully as prescribed by law, advising the President, Congress, and public on health matters;
(iii) Ensure transparency and accountability, submitting annual reports to Congress, the President, and the public;
(iv) Perform additional duties as prescribed by Congress, focused on execution and education, without authority to promulgate regulations.

Section 7

The actions of each officer, and any congressional legislation affecting their duties, shall be subject to judicial review by the appropriate judicial authority to ensure compliance with the Constitution and federal law.

Section 8

Jurisdictional disputes between officers of the Council of State shall be resolved by the President, subject to Senate review within thirty days and appeal to the Constitutional Court, if established.

Section 9

Upon ratification, the current Attorney General, Chief Statistician, Comptroller General, Archivist of the United States, Surgeon General, Treasurer, and other relevant posts shall serve until their successors are appointed under this article. The Inspector General’s office shall be established, and the Archivist of the United States’ Office shall be reestablished as the Secretary of State’s office, within one year of ratification. The Ethics Committee shall assume its duties under the Code of Conduct Amendment within one year, absorbing functions from existing congressional and judicial ethics bodies as directed by Congress. Congress shall enact legislation within one year to define qualifications, facilitate the transition of these offices to the Council of State, and transfer all authorities necessary to their duties. All existing functions of relevant agencies shall continue uninterrupted during this transition.

Section 10

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation, including laws to:
(a) Regulate the appointment process and provide administrative support for each senior officer's duties as specified in this article;
(b) Establish new Senior Offices of the Council of State as provided in Section 1(c);
(c) Ensure their operational independence while facilitating coordination with the President;
(d) Provide funding and resources for their offices.

Regulations governing the appointment and duties of Senior Officers, as well as the establishment of additional Senior Offices of the Council of State, shall be classified as Organic Law.

Section 11

This article shall take effect one year after its ratification, with the first appointments occurring within six months thereafter.

36. Legal Procedures Amendment

Establishes additional legal rights.

Section 1

All persons in the United States, when acting in an official capacity to enforce the laws, have a positive duty and responsibility to defend the liberties of the public.

Section 2

All persons charged with a criminal offense in the United States shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Section 3

No person in the United States shall be coerced into pleading guilty or making other incriminating statements.

Section 4

Any person unjustly convicted of a criminal offense or deprived of their liberty in the United States has the right to rehabilitation and compensation, and other rights provided by law.

Section 5

Any person charged with a criminal offense in the United States shall have the free assistance of an interpreter if they cannot understand or speak the language used in court.

Section 6

A sentence imposed as punishment for crime shall not be greater than a sentence mandated at the time the crime was committed.

Section 7

Judgment shall be pronounced publicly but the press and public may be excluded from all or part of the trial in the interest of morals, public order or national security, where the interests of juveniles or the protection of the private life of the parties so require, or to the extent strictly necessary in the opinion of the court in special circumstances where publicity would prejudice the interests of justice.

Section 8

The United States shall make no attempt to relieve itself of its Constitutional duties through the transfer of detainees protected by this Constitution to foreign jurisdictions.

Section 9

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

37. Collective Punishment Amendment

Protects against collective punishment and Federal discrimination against States.

Section 1

No punishment for criminal activity levied in the United States may be levied on a group or community for acts committed by individuals within said group or community with no control over or direct association with the perpetuator.

Section 2

The United States shall not construct or pursue policy intended to punish or otherwise discriminate against any State for political affiliation or any other arbitrary purpose.

Section 3

Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.