H. R. [XXXX]
To restore fiscal responsibility, modernize education, create equitable taxation, reduce national debt, and ensure a stronger, future-ready American workforce.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the “Future of America Act of 2025.”
SECTION 2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Act is to:
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Reduce the national deficit while preserving critical services;
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Modernize America’s educational system to meet 21st-century demands;
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Establish a fair and scalable tax policy that supports innovation and small businesses;
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Implement strategic spending cuts based on efficiency metrics;
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Reform healthcare delivery while preserving individual freedoms;
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Improve transparency in federal spending through digital innovation;
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Establish workforce alignment programs with industry-specific job training.
SECTION 3. TAX REFORM AND EQUITY STRUCTURE
(a) Corporate Tax Brackets
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Corporations with gross revenues:
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<$1M: 5%
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$1M–$50M: 10%
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$50M–$500M: 15%
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$500M: 18%
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(b) Small Business Deductions
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Eligible businesses may deduct up to 35% of reinvested profits into workforce development or U.S.-based infrastructure.
(c) Individual Tax Reform
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Establish a four-tier income tax model:
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<$50K: 0%
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$50K–$200K: 10%
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$200K–$1M: 18%
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$1M: 24%
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Capital gains held longer than 10 years: taxed at 8% flat rate.
SECTION 4. STRATEGIC BUDGET REDUCTION
(a) Performance-Based Cuts
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Departments failing to meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for two consecutive years will have budgets reduced by 5% annually.
(b) Exemptions
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No cuts shall apply to:
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Veterans Affairs
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Social Security
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Emergency Disaster Relief
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Public Health Infrastructure
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(c) Federal Spending Dashboard
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A Public Federal Transparency Portal will be created to show all government spending updated monthly.
SECTION 5. MODERNIZED EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
(a) K–12 Modernization
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Mandated core education in:
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Digital literacy and basic programming by grade 5
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Financial literacy by grade 8
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Career-based learning tracks in high school
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(b) Apprenticeships and Industry Partnerships
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A $10B/year incentive fund for schools offering certified trades and apprenticeships in high school.
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Federal grants available for schools collaborating with private industry to offer dual-track diplomas.
(c) College Revamp
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Promote modular certification systems where students earn credentials for every skill tier achieved.
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Student loans available for approved short-term and job-aligned programs.
SECTION 6. HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AND PROTECTION
(a) Affordable Hybrid Model
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Expand funding for community healthcare centers and telemedicine for underserved areas.
(b) Medical Choice Protections
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Americans may choose their providers, plans, or opt-out of government programs without penalty.
(c) Medical Oversight Board
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Create an independent agency to audit health insurance premium practices and control price gouging.
SECTION 7. TECHNOLOGY AND AI FOR TRANSPARENCY
(a) Real-Time Budget Monitoring
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A Blockchain-backed public ledger will track all federal contracts, budgets, and grant usage.
(b) Fraud Detection
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AI-powered systems will flag duplicate payments, corruption, and spending inefficiencies across all departments.
SECTION 8. NATIONAL DEBT REDUCTION PLAN
(a) Balanced Budget Goal
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Within 10 years, discretionary spending must not exceed 95% of revenue projections annually.
(b) Surplus Allocation
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Any federal surplus shall be used as follows:
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40% to debt repayment
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30% to emergency reserve
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30% to infrastructure & innovation investments
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SECTION 9. WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT INITIATIVES
(a) National Skills Accelerator Program (NSAP)
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Provides funding to retrain adults in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and energy sectors.
(b) Trade School Boost
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Offers $5,000 tuition credits for students entering trade schools or certification academies.
(c) Career Readiness Index
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Requires states to measure workforce readiness in high schools and publish data publicly.
SECTION 10. INTERNATIONAL ALIGNMENT AND BEST PRACTICES
(a) Comparative Study Board
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Establish a committee to study education, workforce, and budget practices in top-performing OECD nations and report actionable insights every 2 years.
(b) Foreign Investment Review
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Tighten scrutiny on foreign investments in critical infrastructure while offering tax credits to U.S.-based manufacturers.
SECTION 11. IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW
(a) Timeline
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All departments must begin compliance within 180 days of enactment.
(b) Oversight
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An independent Oversight Council shall be created to assess compliance and provide quarterly updates to Congress.
(c) Annual Reporting
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The President shall submit an annual "State of Progress" report to Congress evaluating:
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Education alignment
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Budget efficiency
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Debt reduction
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Workforce readiness
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SECTION 12. BENEFITS OVER CURRENT SYSTEM
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Education: Students learn skills directly aligned with workforce needs, reducing wasted time and debt.
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Transparency: Public access to federal spending and debt builds trust and reduces fraud.
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Healthcare: Ensures freedom and access while auditing big corporations.
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Economic Growth: Supports small business innovation, manufacturing, and modern industry.
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Debt Control: Sets the U.S. on a clear path to financial solvency.
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Equity: Fairer taxation and opportunity for all—rural, urban, rich, and poor.
