The leadership crisis is real, but so is the solution. We are a nonpartisan grassroots movement dedicated to Congressional Accountability, Equity, and Term Limits through a constitutional amendment.
Congressional Reform That Returns Power to the American People
The Problem
Why We Need a Sea Change in Washington
For too long, the Legislative Branch has drifted away from the voices it was built to represent. The American people are tired of a system where special interests outnumber elected officials, and where party lines and gridlock block the path to public policy.
You feel it. We all feel it. The trust between the federal government and its citizens is broken.
No Accountability
Members of the House and Senate set their own pay and perks.
Entrenched Power
Without term limits, career politicians lose touch with the reality of everyday life.
Conflict of Interest
The revolving door between public service and private profit weakens our democracy.
The result isn't just frustration, it’s a feeling that no one is listening. But you are not powerless.
Real Reform. Real Equity. A Constitutional Path Forward
Complaint without action is just noise. The Citizens for Congressional Equity and Accountability (CCEA) offers a tangible plan to restore integrity to the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.
We are proposing a Constitutional Amendment to create an independent Congressional Compensation & Ethics Commission (CCE). This body would remove the power of self-enrichment from Congress and return it to independent oversight.
Our Core Principles for Government Reform:
Equity:
Aligning congressional benefits with those of the average American.
Ethics Reform:
Strict prohibitions on stock trading and financial conflicts for elected officials.
Term Limits:
Ensuring fresh leadership in the 119th Congress and beyond.
Transparency:
Creating a precise mechanism for the public to hold the House and Senate accountable.
How We Bypass the Gridlock: The Article V Solution
The Problem: We cannot expect Congress to vote against its own financial interests or limit its own power. History shows that waiting for Washington to fix Washington is a strategy for deadlock, not democracy.
The Solution: The Founding Fathers anticipated this moment. Article V of the U.S. Constitution gives "We the People," acting through our State Legislatures, the power to propose amendments when Congress refuses to act.
- Mobilize the States: CCEA organizes citizens to petition their State Legislators to call for a limited Convention of States.
- The Magic Number: Once 34 states (two-thirds) pass resolutions, a convention is triggered to propose the 28th Amendment.
- Ratification: Any amendment proposed must then be ratified by 38 states to become the supreme law of the land.
The Result: A structural "Sea Change" (Support, Ethics, Alignment) that bypasses the lobbyists in D.C. and restores the balance of power to the American people.
Who We Are
We are not a political party. We are citizens like you. CCEA is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to structural Congressional Reform. We study legislative actions, review reform proposals, and educate the public on how the United States Constitution provides the people with tools to correct their government.
Whether looking at the Modernization of Congress or historical precedents from the Founding Fathers, our mission is simple: To build a broad coalition that demands a government as good as its people
Empower Yourself with Knowledge
Democracy requires an informed citizenry. We cut through the noise of cable news and party leadership talking points to give you the facts
- Understanding the Process: How a Constitutional Amendment is passed.
- The Data: Reports from the Congressional Research Service on term limits and budget processes.
- Track the Issues: Resources to follow Select Committees and House Committee actions on congress.gov.
- History of Reform: From the 116th Congress to today, learn what reform efforts have tried to achieve.
GROUPS + COACHES + MORE
Don’t Just Watch. Join the Movement
The United States Congress works for you. It’s time to remind them. We are building a team of coordinators, signature gatherers, and supporters across Oregon and the nation. We need your voice to turn reform proposals into reality.