Submission
This contest is not just about identifying problems; it’s about inspiring real change.
We encourage participants to think boldly and creatively. This is your chance to affect how the federal government operates, ensuring a more prosperous future for all Americans.
Whether you are a policy expert, an academic, a student, or simply a concerned citizen with a vision for a better government, we want to hear from you. Submit your innovative ideas and help us reform the federal budget process.
Join us in shaping the future of America’s financial governance. Your voice and ideas can make a difference!
Proposal Guidelines
As you craft your proposal, consider addressing the following critical questions:
Resource Management
Does your proposal recognize the inherent scarcity of fiscal resources and encourage a thoughtful weighing of national priorities, alternatives, and trade-offs?
Economic Impact
Does it give considerably more attention to the anticipated economic impact of proposed changes in spending and tax policies?
Transparency
Does it enhance the transparency of the federal budget process?
Minority Rights
Does it protect minority rights from the will of congressional majorities?
Legislative Scoring
Does it address known problems with the “scoring” of proposed legislation
Bipartisanship
Is it likely to attract bipartisan support?
Feasibility
Does it stand a reasonable chance of being enacted by Congress? If so, why?
Accountability
Does it hold policymakers accountable for their policy decisions?
Incentives
Does it incentivize policymakers to seek consensus and meet congressional deadlines?
Contest Submission
Ideas are accepted in PDF or Word Doc format. Please submit text-only files, as the maximum upload size is 5MB. We will update you on the contest and announce the winners in September. Official rules can be found here.