American Taxpayer Prosperity Rebate
A national trust fund that pays YOU a dividend every year. Like Alaska does—but for ALL Americans.
💵 What Does This Bill Do?
America owns valuable things: public lands, oil rights, radio airwaves. Big Tech companies make billions. This bill creates a trust fund—like a giant savings account for ALL Americans—that invests those revenues and pays YOU a dividend check every year. It's worked in Alaska for 40 years. Now it's time for the whole country!
🏔️ The Alaska Model: 40 Years of Success
Alaska created a trust fund from oil money in 1976. It's been paying every Alaskan a check ever since. Here's what they've done:
🏛️ Four Big Parts
American Solidarity Fund
A permanent trust fund invested for the American people. The principal is NEVER touched.
National Dividend
Every eligible American gets an equal check every year from investment earnings.
Tech Contributes
Big Tech and AI companies pay a small fee that goes into the fund.
Worker Help
20% of earnings help workers hurt by automation get new skills and jobs.
⚙️ How It Works
Collect Revenue
Money comes from public lands, oil, spectrum, and tech companies
Invest Wisely
Expert trustees invest the fund like a giant retirement account
Grow Forever
Principal is NEVER touched—only earnings are distributed
Pay Dividends
Every eligible American gets an equal check each year
💰 Where the Money Comes From: $25-45 Billion/Year
The fund is built from America's shared assets AND from companies profiting from automation and digital services.
🛢️ Public Lands & Resources
20% of oil, gas, and mineral royalties from public lands
📡 Spectrum Auctions
20% of radio/TV airwave auctions (the people's airwaves!)
🤖 Automation Tax
1-3% tax on AI and automation services (big companies only)
💻 Digital Services
2% on Big Tech ads, platforms, and data sales (over $750M global revenue)
📈 Your Dividend Grows Over Time
The fund starts small and grows. Like Alaska, the longer it runs, the bigger the checks get!
Based on 7% average returns—same as Alaska's performance
✅ Who Gets a Dividend?
American citizens AND long-term permanent residents who contribute to our economy.
🇺🇸 U.S. Citizens
- Citizen on last day of the year
- Living in the U.S. at least 183 days
- Home address in a U.S. state or territory
🌟 Long-Term Green Card Holders
- Permanent resident for 5+ years
- Living in U.S. 183+ days each year
- Filed tax returns for 5 years
- Home address in a U.S. state or territory
Exceptions for military, Peace Corps, students abroad, and medical treatment overseas
👷 20% Helps Workers Hurt by Automation
AI and robots are changing jobs. This fund helps workers adapt with training and support.
Retraining Grants
Learn new skills for the jobs of tomorrow
Relocation Help
Move to where the jobs are
Wage Insurance
Bridge the gap if new job pays less
Community Grants
Help towns hit hard by plant closures
📊 How Earnings Are Divided
Every year, the fund distributes its investment earnings (NEVER the principal!):
(your check!)
Programs
(while debt is high)
Plus: 20% of earnings retained to keep up with inflation
🛡️ Built-In Protections
Principal NEVER Touched
Only investment earnings are distributed. The fund grows forever.
No Borrowing
The fund cannot borrow money. Distributions limited to actual earnings.
Deficit Neutral
Does NOT add to the national debt. Self-funded from dedicated sources.
Automatic Suspension
If fund drops below $40 billion, dividends pause until it recovers.
4% Maximum Rule
Never distribute more than 4% of fund value—ensures sustainability.
Tax-Free & Benefit-Safe
Dividend is tax-free and doesn't affect your other benefits.
🎁 Your Dividend Is Protected
The National Dividend is TAX-FREE—you keep every penny. It does NOT count as income for food stamps, housing assistance, Medicaid, or other benefit programs. And it can't be taken away (except for child support or federal tax debt).
💵 Your Share of America's Prosperity
America's public lands and airwaves belong to ALL of us. Big Tech profits from our data and our infrastructure. This bill says: the people should share in that wealth. A trust fund that grows forever. A dividend that grows every year. No debt. No gimmicks. Just shared prosperity—like Alaska, but for everyone. That's showing your work.
Gregory Burgess for Congress
No Party Preference • California's 2nd Congressional District
"Show Your Work" Campaign