Petition to Redirect Foreign Aid Back to ‘We the People’

Addressed To:

• The United States Congress

• The President of the United States

• The United States Supreme Court

• The Department of the Treasury

• The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

• The Government Accountability Office (GAO)

• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• All State Legislatures & Governors

We, the undersigned, exercise our right to petition for redress of grievances under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, demanding the immediate halt of U.S. taxpayer dollars being sent as foreign aid while American citizens suffer. Our government’s first duty is to its own people, yet it continues to prioritize 181 foreign nations over its own struggling citizens and veterans.

Grievance:

The Unconstitutional Prioritization of Foreign Interests Over the American People

The massive redirection of tax dollars and newly printed currency to foreign nations has led to:

1. Higher taxation on Americans with no direct benefit.

2. Increased inflation due to reckless money printing to fund foreign aid.

3. Neglected infrastructure, social services, and essential public programs at home.

4. A worsening homelessness crisis, with veterans and families suffering while billions are sent abroad.

   
   

The United States government was established to serve the American people first and foremost. However, billions of dollars are allocated to foreign aid annually, while homelessness in America is at an all-time high—with over 580,466 Americans living on the streets, including 37,252 veterans (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2019). Inflation is destroying the middle and lower class due to excessive money printing to fund foreign commitments. Americans are struggling with healthcare, housing, and basic necessities, yet foreign nations receive financial support while American families fall deeper into poverty.

The American Revolution was fought over a much smaller tax burden than what is imposed today—yet our tax dollars are spent without our consent on foreign nations instead of benefiting Americans. Where is the representation of the American people in deciding where our tax money goes?

States are unable to adequately address local crises because tax dollars that should go to infrastructure, healthcare, and schools are being diverted to foreign nations. Each state should have control over its own resources without being financially weakened by federal misallocation of funds.

The Grace Commission Report (1984) found that not a single penny of income tax revenue goes to essential services like roads, schools, or public infrastructure—instead, it is funneled into paying interest on government debt and foreign aid. The American people deserve full transparency and accountability for where our tax money is going and how it is being spent.

Legal Standing:

Constitutional & Case Law Precedents

1.  The U.S. Constitution

The Preamble states that the purpose of government is to: “Establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” Sending billions overseas while Americans are suffering is a direct violation of these fundamental principles.

2.  United States v. Butler, 297 U.S. 1 (1936)

Ruled that federal spending must promote the general welfare of the people. Foreign aid does not promote the welfare of U.S. citizens and is therefore unconstitutional.

3.  South Dakota v. Dole, 483 U.S. 203 (1987)

Confirmed that federal funds must be used in ways that serve the national interest. Funding foreign governments while Americans suffer is a clear violation of this ruling.

4.  Pollock v. Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co., 157 U.S. 429 (1895)

Declared direct taxation without benefit to taxpayers unconstitutional. If American tax dollars are being sent overseas instead of benefiting the people, this principle is being violated.

5.  Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)

Established that any law or government action that violates the Constitution is void. Foreign aid at the expense of U.S. citizens is unconstitutional and should be halted immediately.

Redress of Grievance:

Our Demands

We, the People, demand an immediate halt to all foreign aid spending until full transparency and accountability are established, and the needs of Americans are prioritized.

1. Immediate Freeze on All Foreign Aid Spending

All foreign aid payments must be halted until a full review and public audit are conducted. No taxpayer dollars should be sent overseas while Americans remain homeless, jobless, or struggling with inflation.

2. Full Public Audit & Transparency on Where Taxpayer Money Is Going

The Treasury Department and IRS must release a full public report detailing:

• How much money is allocated to foreign aid each year.

• Where these funds are going and how they are being used.

• Any unauthorized spending or fraud within these programs.

3. Legislative Action to Permanently Restrict Foreign Aid Unless Approved by the People

Congress must enact a bill requiring all future foreign aid to be subject to public vote or referendum. If Americans do not explicitly approve the spending of tax money abroad, it should not happen.

4. Immediate Reallocation of Foreign Aid Funds to Address Domestic Crises

The funds currently allocated to foreign aid must be redirected to:

• Ending homelessness in America (especially for veterans).

• Reducing the national debt to stabilize the economy.

• Improving U.S. infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public services.

• Lowering inflation and the cost of living for American families.

5. Prohibition of the Use of Newly Printed Currency for Foreign Aid

Inflation is skyrocketing because the government prints new money to send overseas. We demand an immediate stop to the reckless printing of U.S. dollars for foreign nations.

Affirmation:

By signing below, I affirm and declare that I am a living man or woman of sound mind, acting of my own free will.

I have read and understand the contents of this petition, and I sign it knowingly, willingly, and without coercion.

I understand that this petition is a lawful expression of the People’s right to petition for redress of grievances, and I add my signature as evidence of support and standing for the actions, remedies, and demands stated above.

I reserve all of my unalienable rights, waive none, and stand in honor, peace, and truth.