Ideas for a Better America
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Require a standard “Upfront Total Tuition” label for every college program (net price after typical aid + total borrowing estimate). Families can compare options and avoid debt surprises—target $2,000 less borrowed per student. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Stron
February 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Require a standard “Upfront Total Tuition” label for every college program (net price after typical aid + total borrowing estimate). Families can compare options and avoid debt surprises—target $2,000 less borrowed per student. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Stron
Launch “Neighborhood Apprenticeships”: give employers a 1-page signup + wage support only after completion for local paid slots in in-demand trades. More earn-while-you-learn jobs = faster paychecks; target 300k middle-class placements/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #S
February 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Launch “Neighborhood Apprenticeships”: give employers a 1-page signup + wage support only after completion for local paid slots in in-demand trades. More earn-while-you-learn jobs = faster paychecks; target 300k middle-class placements/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #S
Create “Mortgage Servicing Switch”: let homeowners move their loan to a lower-fee servicer once a year with $0 transfer fees. Less junk fees = more take-home pay; target ~$20/month savings per household. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
February 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Mortgage Servicing Switch”: let homeowners move their loan to a lower-fee servicer once a year with $0 transfer fees. Less junk fees = more take-home pay; target ~$20/month savings per household. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass #Housing
Create “30‑Day Rent‑Ready Permits”: cities must approve basic apartment repairs (plumbing, electrical, windows) in 30 days via online checklist. Faster turnovers boost supply and ease rent pressure—target 5% lower median rent growth in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
February 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “30‑Day Rent‑Ready Permits”: cities must approve basic apartment repairs (plumbing, electrical, windows) in 30 days via online checklist. Faster turnovers boost supply and ease rent pressure—target 5% lower median rent growth in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
Create “Blue-Collar FAFSA”: a 5‑minute, mobile form that auto-qualifies middle‑class workers for apprenticeships/community college using IRS data. Less paperwork = more enrollments and higher pay. Target: 500k new trainees/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleCl
February 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Blue-Collar FAFSA”: a 5‑minute, mobile form that auto-qualifies middle‑class workers for apprenticeships/community college using IRS data. Less paperwork = more enrollments and higher pay. Target: 500k new trainees/year. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleCl
Create “Instant Skills Grants”: pay community colleges only when grads land a job within 90 days in high-demand trades. Faster training-to-paycheck for the middle class; target 200k placements/year and shorter jobless spells. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
February 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Instant Skills Grants”: pay community colleges only when grads land a job within 90 days in high-demand trades. Faster training-to-paycheck for the middle class; target 200k placements/year and shorter jobless spells. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMiddleClass
Create “Open‑API Insurance Shopping”: require insurers to publish real-time premium & fee data in a standard format so any app can compare plans. More competition = lower monthly premiums; target 5% savings for middle‑class families in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Open‑API Insurance Shopping”: require insurers to publish real-time premium & fee data in a standard format so any app can compare plans. More competition = lower monthly premiums; target 5% savings for middle‑class families in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
Create “Rapid Roof Loans”: states that offer 0% interest, income‑limited loans for roof/HVAC fixes (repaid on utility bills) get federal matching funds. Cuts emergency repair debt—target $0 upfront and 30% fewer repairs sent to collections. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #St
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create “Rapid Roof Loans”: states that offer 0% interest, income‑limited loans for roof/HVAC fixes (repaid on utility bills) get federal matching funds. Cuts emergency repair debt—target $0 upfront and 30% fewer repairs sent to collections. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #St
Launch a “One‑Week Specialist Appointment” rule: insurers must contract enough in‑network specialists to offer a first visit within 7 days—or cover an out‑of‑network visit at in‑network rates. Cuts missed work + surprise bills; target 20% fewer delay-related cancellations. Suppor
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Launch a “One‑Week Specialist Appointment” rule: insurers must contract enough in‑network specialists to offer a first visit within 7 days—or cover an out‑of‑network visit at in‑network rates. Cuts missed work + surprise bills; target 20% fewer delay-related cancellations. Suppor
Create a “Starter-Home Building Code”: allow pre-approved 1–2 bedroom starter designs to be permitted anywhere as long as they meet safety/energy rules. More builders + faster approvals = less price pressure; target 6–12 months faster builds. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #
February 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Create a “Starter-Home Building Code”: allow pre-approved 1–2 bedroom starter designs to be permitted anywhere as long as they meet safety/energy rules. More builders + faster approvals = less price pressure; target 6–12 months faster builds. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #
Create “One‑Page Student Loan Repayment”: one default income-based plan, auto-updated via IRS data, no annual recertification. Less paperwork = fewer missed payments & fees; target 25% fewer delinquent middle‑class accounts in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongM
February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “One‑Page Student Loan Repayment”: one default income-based plan, auto-updated via IRS data, no annual recertification. Less paperwork = fewer missed payments & fees; target 25% fewer delinquent middle‑class accounts in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongM
Launch “Medicare-style site-neutral payments”: pay the same rate for the same outpatient service, whether it’s at a hospital or clinic. That competition can cut middle-class copays—target 10% lower out-of-pocket for common scans/tests. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongM
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Launch “Medicare-style site-neutral payments”: pay the same rate for the same outpatient service, whether it’s at a hospital or clinic. That competition can cut middle-class copays—target 10% lower out-of-pocket for common scans/tests. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongM
Create “One‑Click Building Permits”: any city taking permits online with 10‑day decisions for basic home repairs gets bonus federal funds. Faster approvals cut contractor downtime and bring down repair bills—target 15% lower costs per project. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
February 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “One‑Click Building Permits”: any city taking permits online with 10‑day decisions for basic home repairs gets bonus federal funds. Faster approvals cut contractor downtime and bring down repair bills—target 15% lower costs per project. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
Create a “Portable Credential” for community college grads: one national, digital certificate for high-demand trades/health tech so employers verify in minutes. Faster hiring = quicker paychecks—target 30% shorter time-to-first-job after graduation. Support this? #Trump #BetterAm
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create a national “Same‑Day Sick Visit” standard: insurers must cover at least one in-network urgent/tele visit within 24 hours for common illnesses. Faster care keeps parents at work & avoids pricey ER trips—target 10% fewer non‑emergency ER visits. Support this? #Trump #BetterA
February 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create a “Fixed‑Rate Mortgage Refresher”: allow one free, same-lender rate reset within 24 months (no appraisal/points) when rates fall. Keeps middle-class payments affordable—target ~$100–$200/month lower when markets drop. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi
February 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create a “Fixed‑Rate Mortgage Refresher”: allow one free, same-lender rate reset within 24 months (no appraisal/points) when rates fall. Keeps middle-class payments affordable—target ~$100–$200/month lower when markets drop. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi
Create “Open‑Textbook Grants”: states that replace pricey intro college texts with free, peer‑reviewed open resources get federal matching funds. Less book spending means more take‑home pay for families—target $500/yr saved per student. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Strong
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “Open‑Textbook Grants”: states that replace pricey intro college texts with free, peer‑reviewed open resources get federal matching funds. Less book spending means more take‑home pay for families—target $500/yr saved per student. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Strong
Create “Permit-by-Rule Apartments”: cities that pre-approve standard 3–5 story designs get streamlined 60-day approvals. More homes built faster = less rent pressure for middle-class families; target 500k new units in 5 years. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Strong
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “Permit-by-Rule Apartments”: cities that pre-approve standard 3–5 story designs get streamlined 60-day approvals. More homes built faster = less rent pressure for middle-class families; target 500k new units in 5 years. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #Strong
Create “Upfront Closing Costs”: require lenders to offer a no-fee option where closing costs are rolled into the mortgage at a clearly disclosed rate. Helps middle-class buyers avoid cash crunches—target $3k–$8k less due at closing. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMidd
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “Upfront Closing Costs”: require lenders to offer a no-fee option where closing costs are rolled into the mortgage at a clearly disclosed rate. Helps middle-class buyers avoid cash crunches—target $3k–$8k less due at closing. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMidd
Launch “Permit-by-Rule Rehab”: states that use pre-approved bridge/road repair designs get 30-day approvals + bundled buying. Faster fixes mean fewer pothole blowouts & more reliable commutes—target 20% fewer repair-related car claims in 3 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmeri
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Launch “Permit-by-Rule Rehab”: states that use pre-approved bridge/road repair designs get 30-day approvals + bundled buying. Faster fixes mean fewer pothole blowouts & more reliable commutes—target 20% fewer repair-related car claims in 3 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmeri
Create “Instant Transfer Admissions”: public colleges must give a binding accept/deny + credit evaluation within 14 days for community-college transfers. Less uncertainty means fewer wasted credits and a target of 1 semester less tuition for transfers. Support this? #Trump #Bette
January 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “Fee-Free Credentialing”: states that adopt a single online credential for nurses/techs must cap renewal fees at $50. Lower fees + faster hiring means more staffed clinics and shorter waits—target 25% faster appointment times in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
January 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “Fee-Free Credentialing”: states that adopt a single online credential for nurses/techs must cap renewal fees at $50. Lower fees + faster hiring means more staffed clinics and shorter waits—target 25% faster appointment times in 2 years. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica
Let working families buy into a simple public option for home insurance in disaster-prone areas, with premiums negotiated at scale. More competition lowers monthly premiums and stabilizes coverage—target 15% lower premiums within 3 years. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAme
January 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Let working families buy into a simple public option for home insurance in disaster-prone areas, with premiums negotiated at scale. More competition lowers monthly premiums and stabilizes coverage—target 15% lower premiums within 3 years. Would you support this? #Trump #BetterAme
Create “No Surprise Facility Fees”: clinics/hospitals must bundle facility charges into one all-in upfront estimate for routine visits/tests. Fewer add-ons = lower out-of-pocket costs; target 15% fewer bills over $500 for common care. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi
January 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Create “No Surprise Facility Fees”: clinics/hospitals must bundle facility charges into one all-in upfront estimate for routine visits/tests. Fewer add-ons = lower out-of-pocket costs; target 15% fewer bills over $500 for common care. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi
Create a “Mortgage Fee Comparison” rule: lenders must show a 1-page, all-in fee sheet (points, origination, title) in a standard format before you apply. Easier shopping boosts competition—target $1,000+ lower closing costs per buyer. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi
January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Create a “Mortgage Fee Comparison” rule: lenders must show a 1-page, all-in fee sheet (points, origination, title) in a standard format before you apply. Easier shopping boosts competition—target $1,000+ lower closing costs per buyer. Support this? #Trump #BetterAmerica #StrongMi