Section 1: Purpose The purpose of this Act is to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce the budget deficit of the United States. This Act aims to reduce government spending, increase government revenue, and promote economic growth in a sustainable manner.

Section 2: Military Cuts

1. The Department of Defense budget shall be reduced by 10% over the next 5 years.

2. The number of troops stationed overseas shall be reduced by 50% over the next 5 years.

3. All unnecessary military programs and weapons systems shall be eliminated.

Detailed Military recommendations:

1. Reduce the number of overseas military bases and operations, focusing on national security priorities and minimizing unnecessary spending.

2. Eliminate redundancy and inefficiencies in military programs and systems, including weapons and equipment procurement, maintenance, and logistics.

3. Cut back on funding for outdated and low-priority weapons systems, and redirect resources to modernization efforts and emerging technologies.

4. Streamline the military bureaucracy and reduce administrative and overhead costs, without sacrificing readiness or capabilities.

5. Reevaluate military personnel policies and benefits, including retirement and healthcare, to ensure that they are sustainable and cost-effective.

6. Cut back on funding for private military contractors and outsourcing, and prioritize in-house military expertise and capabilities.

7. Increase transparency and oversight of military spending, to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently.

Section 3: Tax Reform Measures

1. The corporate tax rate shall be reduced from 21% to 18%.

2. The capital gains tax rate shall be reduced by 50%.

3. The estate tax shall be eliminated.

4. The tax code shall be simplified and loopholes shall be eliminated.

Detailed Tax recommendations:

1. Reduce tax rates for individuals and businesses, to encourage investment and stimulate economic growth.

2. Simplify the tax code by eliminating many of the current exemptions and deductions, which would make the tax system more efficient and reduce compliance costs.

3. Eliminate the estate tax, which many conservatives view as a form of double taxation that can hinder wealth creation and family businesses.

4. Reduce or eliminate the capital gains tax, which can discourage investment and entrepreneurship.

5. Expand tax-free savings accounts and retirement plans, to encourage individual responsibility and savings.

6. Eliminate the alternative minimum tax, which is viewed by many as an unnecessary and complicated burden on taxpayers.

7. Implement a flat tax or a national sales tax, which would set a uniform tax rate for all income levels and simplify the tax system.

8. Reduce or eliminate corporate taxes, which would make U.S. businesses more competitive and encourage job creation.

Section 4: Entitlement Reform Measures

1. The eligibility age for Social Security benefits shall be gradually increased from 67 to 70 over the next 10 years.

2. Means-testing shall be implemented for Social Security and Medicare benefits.

3. Medicaid funding shall be converted to block grants to the states.

Detailed Entitlement recommendations:

1. Implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving welfare benefits, such as food stamps and Medicaid, to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on government assistance.

2. Raising the eligibility age for Social Security and Medicare to reflect increases in life expectancy and reduce the burden on younger generations.

3. Means-testing entitlement programs to ensure that benefits are targeted to those who truly need them.

4. Implementing reforms to reduce fraud and abuse in entitlement programs, such as stricter verification of eligibility and cracking down on improper payments.

5. Exploring options for transitioning entitlement programs to a system of private accounts or vouchers, which would give individuals more control over their own benefits and reduce the strain on government finances.

6. Reducing the growth of benefits for high-income earners in Social Security and Medicare, while protecting benefits for those with lower incomes who rely on these programs the most.

7. Reforming the disability insurance program to ensure that benefits are targeted to those who are truly unable to work, while encouraging those who can work to re-enter the workforce.

Section 5: Infrastructure Investment Measures

1. A federal infrastructure bank shall be established to fund critical infrastructure projects.

2. The gas tax shall be increased by 5 cents per gallon to fund infrastructure projects.

3. Public-private partnerships shall be encouraged to fund infrastructure projects.

Detailed Infrastructure Measures:

1. Prioritizing repairs and maintenance of existing infrastructure over new projects, to ensure that taxpayer money is being spent efficiently and effectively.

2. Encouraging public-private partnerships to finance infrastructure projects, in order to reduce the burden on taxpayers and incentivize private investment in public infrastructure.

3. Streamlining the regulatory and permitting process for infrastructure projects, to reduce costs and delays associated with red tape.

4. Investing in modernizing and expanding our transportation systems, including roads, bridges, and airports, to ensure that they are safe, reliable, and efficient.

5. Expanding access to high-speed broadband in underserved areas, to promote economic growth and improve quality of life for residents.

6. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind and solar power, to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and promote sustainability.

7. Improving water infrastructure, including investing in new treatment plants and repairing aging pipes, to ensure that all Americans have access to safe and clean drinking water.

8. Providing incentives for private investment in infrastructure, such as tax breaks or regulatory relief, to encourage more private sector involvement in building and maintaining critical infrastructure.

9. Increasing funding for research and development of new infrastructure technologies, to promote innovation and help the United States remain competitive in the global economy.

10. Providing grants and low-interest loans to local governments and private companies for infrastructure projects, to promote economic growth and job creation in communities across the country.

Section 6: Education and Workforce Development Measures

1. Federal funding for education shall be redirected to programs that promote vocational training and apprenticeships.

2. Pell Grants shall be reformed to prioritize vocational education and training.

3. Funding for public universities and colleges shall be tied to job placement rates for graduates.

Detailed Workforce Development Measures:

1. Encourage vocational and technical education: One way to promote workforce development is to encourage students to pursue vocational and technical education. This can be achieved by offering tax credits to businesses that hire graduates from these programs, as well as providing funding to schools that offer these programs.

2. Expand access to apprenticeships: Apprenticeships are a valuable way for individuals to gain skills and experience in a particular trade or profession. The government can expand access to apprenticeships by working with businesses to create new programs and offering tax incentives to companies that participate.

3. Implement performance-based funding for colleges and universities: Instead of simply providing funding to colleges and universities based on enrollment, the government could implement a performance-based funding model. This would incentivize schools to improve graduation rates, job placement rates, and other important metrics.

4. Promote STEM education: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are in high demand in today's economy. The government can promote STEM education by providing grants to schools that offer STEM programs and offering tax credits to businesses that hire STEM graduates.

5. Expand access to student loan repayment assistance: Student loan debt is a major burden for many young people entering the workforce. The government can help alleviate this burden by expanding access to student loan repayment assistance programs for graduates who work in high-need areas or industries.

6. Encourage public-private partnerships: The government can work with businesses to create public-private partnerships that provide job training and other workforce development programs. This can be achieved by offering tax incentives to businesses that participate and providing funding for these programs.

7. Increase funding for workforce development programs: Finally, the government can increase funding for existing workforce development programs, such as Job Corps and the Workforce Investment Act, to provide more opportunities for individuals to gain skills and enter the workforce.

Section 7: Sunset Clause

1. This Act shall expire after 10 years unless reauthorized by Congress.

• All new spending programs will automatically expire after five years, unless reauthorized by Congress. • All new regulations will automatically expire after seven years, unless reauthorized by Congress. • All new tax cuts will automatically expire after ten years, unless reauthorized by Congress.