WASHINGTON (BuzzReport) — A coalition of congressional candidates from across the country is set to gather Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol to announce a sweeping reform agenda aimed at strengthening accountability and restoring public trust in the federal government.
The group, operating under the banner of the Take BAC Congress coalition, says its initiative centers on five structural reforms designed to address what members describe as systemic issues within Washington’s political culture.
The proposed reforms include:
- Establishing term limits for members of Congress
- Overturning the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
- Implementing a moratorium on lobbying by former lawmakers
- Banning stock trading by members of Congress
- Instituting a formal, enforceable code of ethics for the Supreme Court of the United States
Supporters of the plan argue that the measures reflect broad, bipartisan concerns among voters about transparency, ethics, and the influence of money in politics.
Among the signatories is Clyde Jones, a Democratic candidate for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, who is expected to attend the announcement in Washington. Jones said the coalition’s platform is rooted in what he described as “common-sense reforms” that resonate with Americans regardless of political affiliation.
“If we want people to believe in their government again, we must show that elected officials are accountable to the public, and are doing the job they’re being paid to do,” Jones said in a statement ahead of the event.
The coalition says its effort will not stop at public declarations. Members plan to actively campaign on the reform agenda and work to build legislative support if elected. Organizers indicate the initiative will also include outreach to voters, advocacy groups, and current lawmakers in an effort to elevate the proposals in the national political conversation.
While several of the reforms—particularly overturning Citizens United and imposing term limits—would likely require constitutional amendments or significant judicial shifts, coalition members argue that raising the issues publicly is a necessary first step.
The announcement comes at a time when public confidence in government institutions remains a central issue in national politics. Advocates of reform say initiatives like this could help bridge partisan divides by focusing on structural changes rather than policy disputes.
Whether the coalition’s proposals gain traction in Congress remains to be seen, but Wednesday’s event signals a coordinated push by a new wave of candidates seeking to reshape how Washington operates.