​THE VILLAGE ACT
Title: The Village Act — It Takes a Village to Raise a Village
Purpose & Background
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We must lift the economically, physically, mentally, and educationally disadvantaged to self-sustainability — or we all sink deeper. Because too many in the country do not believe in this neighborly concept and have chosen to ask their representatives to cut appropriations that help the disadvantage, we must appeal to those of us that see the value of helping our own. This legislation is focused on continuing to raise funds.
Taxation, Appropriations, & Oversight
Section 1:
Voluntary Tax with Tax Credits
Opt-in tax (e.g., 1% income) → 100% tax credit.​
Individual or business chooses where tax is to be used (department): Education, Health, Economic Aid, Mental Health, etc.
Section 2:
Program Development and coordination
Assess individuals/households → tailored plan (job training, mental health, housing, education).​
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Section 3:
Department of Village
Establish New federal agency — channels funds to cross-humanitarian and charity teams and provide oversight that the programs are helping equitably and efficiently.
Section 4:
Self-Sustainability Program
Assess individuals/households → tailored plan (job training, mental health, housing, education, healthcare).​​​​​​