And Why the U.S. Needs One Now

What is a Federal Referendum?

The U.S. needs a federal referendum to give citizens the power to vote directly on critical issues – from campaign finance to gun laws, from healthcare to data privacy.

A federal referendum empowers the public to bypass partisan gridlock and corporate influence, ensuring every voice is heard. It’s time to reclaim control over our future.

How it Works:

A federal referendum is a legal process that lets citizens propose and vote on policies directly – not just at the state level, but nationwide.

Do you want to see changes in our government? Perhaps term limits or campaign finance regulations? Do you have an opinion on proportional government or the electoral college?

What about stronger gun safety laws? Reproductive rights protections? Universal healthcare? Or laws that protect your data from corporate collection and misuse?

A referendum makes these conversations actionable. We propose. We gather signatures. We push it to a vote.

It also allows Congress or the President to refer deadlocked issues directly to the people for resolution.

What its Not

This is not a replacement for our current form of government, it is not mob rule, and it is not about forcing every citizen to vote on every issue.

This is a balance tool – a way of checking partisan gridlock, to push back against corporate lobbying, and to break the cycle of buying influence through campaign dollars.

It is not a tool to negotiate treaty terms, allocate federal budgets, or declare war. Those powers will remain with Congress.

Why Now?

We all can see that we live in a time of deepening division, our communities and families are fractured, our rights are threatened, and corporate interests hold sway over our voices in the halls of leadership.

Our tools are outdated. The People need a direct path to shape the future.

What do we do next?

We build a movement – together.

We share the message with everyone we know.

We remember that every voice matters – not just the loudest or the wealthiest; not just the ones who agree with us.

And to be clear – we’re not asking for permission. We already have the power. We’re reclaiming it.