The Fair Pay Equity Act is a bold step toward restoring fairness and transparency in corporate compensation. It ensures that executive pay reflects equitable standards and supports a more inclusive economy.

Key Provisions:

Compensation Cap: CEOs and CFOs of publicly traded companies cannot earn more than 100 times the annual salary of their lowest-paid full-time employee.

Transparency: Companies must publicly disclose:

o Executive compensation

o Lowest-paid full-time employee earnings

o The pay ratio between the two

o Justification for executive pay

Enforcement: Pubic companies registered in the US Stock Market.

Why It Matters:

Back in 1965, the average CEO earned 21 times as much as a typical worker. By 2023, that ratio had skyrocketed to 290 times, while worker compensation has only increased by about 24% over the same period. This Act aims to reverse that imbalance and ensure that prosperity is shared—not hoarded.

Objective: To restore public trust in government by ensuring lawmakers serve with integrity, independence, and accountability.

Why It Matters:

Just as auditors must be independent in fact and in appearance to ensure trust in financial reporting, it makes sense that legislators should be held to the same standard. Public service should never be compromised by personal financial interests or lifelong political entrenchment.

Key Reforms:

1. Term Limits

Maximum of 20 years combined in the House and Senate. This encourages fresh leadership and reduces entrenched power. There should also be a 3 year gap between when representatives leave office and become lobbyists.

2. Financial Independence Standards

Lawmakers, regulators, and their immediate families cannot invest in:

o Individual stocks

o Sector-specific mutual funds

o Hedge funds or private equity

 Permitted investments:

o Broad-based index funds

o Passively managed funds only

Annual public disclosure of all holdings and transactions.

3. Ethics Oversight & Enforcement

Independent Ethics Commission to monitor compliance. Violations may result in fines, removal from committees, or disqualification from future office. 2-year transition period with financial counseling for divestment.

Impact:

Reduces conflicts of interest and insider profiteering. Promotes public trust by ensuring decisions are made for the people—not portfolios. Fosters accountability and a healthier democratic process.

Purpose

To ensure that full-time workers earn enough to afford modest housing without financial strain—by tying minimum wages directly to local rental costs.

How It Works

The WRIA links the federal minimum wage to the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a modest 2-bedroom apartment in each metro area, as calculated by HUD.

Minimum Monthly Wage = 3 × Local FMR

Hourly Wage = Monthly Wage ÷ Average Monthly Work Hours

Key Features

Regional Wage Indexing:

The Department of Labor will publish annual wage floors for each metro area based on HUD data.

Federal Override:

Overrides state bans on local wage-setting, empowering cities to raise standards.

Small Business Support:

Includes tax credits, wage subsidies, and technical assistance for small businesses during the first 3 years.

Transparency & Enforcement:

Wage audits, penalties for violations, and a public dashboard showing wage-to-rent ratios by region.

Why It Matters

Tackles housing insecurity and homelessness.

Boosts local economies by increasing disposable income.

Aligns wages with real-world living costs to improve quality of life.

Implementation Timeline

 Year 1: Pilot in 10 metro areas, including Miami-Dade.

 Year 2: National rollout.

 Year 3: Full enforcement.

Impact in FL-26

Estimated Wage Floor: $6,900/month

Hourly Wage: $39.80/hour

Benefit: Covers over 60% of renters currently spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Purpose

To strengthen America’s supply chains, reduce environmental harm, and build economic partnerships with Latin America—creating a more secure, sustainable, and equitable future.

What It Does

The RSCRPA incentivizes U.S. companies to:

 Source and produce goods closer to home.

 Invest in infrastructure across Latin America and the Caribbean.

 Cut emissions from long-distance shipping.

 Reduce reliance on imports from geopolitical rivals.

Key Provisions

 Regional Investment Incentives:

Tax credits and grants for U.S. companies partnering with vetted Latin American businesses.

 Environmental Efficiency Standards:

Federal preference for goods produced within 2,000 miles of U.S. borders and tariffs on high-emission imports.

The Carbon Accountability and Climate Resilience Act (CACRA) establishes clear, science-based rules to measure, reduce, and manage corporate carbon emissions—while investing directly in climate resilience and innovation.

What CACRA Does

 Requires transparent emissions reporting for companies operating in the U.S. with over $50 million in annual revenue, including direct emissions, energy-related emissions, and material supply-chain impacts.

 Aligns U.S. reporting standards with globally recognized frameworks (EU CSRD and GHG Protocol) to reduce compliance costs and duplication.

 Sets science-backed emissions thresholds updated annually based on IPCC guidance.

Accountability & Compliance

 Companies exceeding emissions limits must either implement approved carbon offset plans or pay fines proportional to excess emissions.

 Firms using artificial intelligence must disclose AI-related energy use and demonstrate efforts to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Using the Climate Resilience Revenues to:

 Build resilient infrastructure such as flood defenses and cooling centers.

 Rebuild and support communities impacted by climate disasters.

 Home and car insurance subsidies which are both too high due to climate change and the cost of reinsuring

Strong Oversight

 Annual public reports issued by the EPA.

 Independent third-party audits every three years.

 Whistleblower protections to ensure transparency and enforcement.

Bottom Line

CACRA holds large corporations accountable for their carbon footprint, aligns the U.S. with global climate standards, and reinvests in stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.