End Corruption
The American Anti-Corruption Act gets big money out of politics, ends partisan gerrymandering, opens primaries to more voters, and bans stock trading in Congress.
Let's Reset America.
Our government should answer to the people, not to the biggest donors. Issue One is uniting Americans across party lines to fix the political system, and we have a plan to do it by 2029.
The Challenge
Our political system isn't built to listen to us.
Big money drowns out our voices
Super PACs and dark money let a small group of wealthy donors and special interests shape who runs and what passes. Gerrymandered districts let politicians pick their voters.
Too much power sits in one office.
For decades, presidents of both parties have taken power that belongs to Congress, while Congress has stepped aside. Fewer checks mean less accountability.
Our information system divides us.
Social media and AI companies profit from feeds that inflame and mislead, with little accountability.
You feel it every day.
It's why drug prices keep rising, why kids' feeds push harmful content, and why Washington stalls on what most of us want. This isn't a partisan crisis. It's an American one.
The good news is, we can fix it, together.
Our Agenda to Reset America
In January 2029, a new Congress and a new president take office. We're building the bipartisan support to pass three pieces of a reform agenda that fix the system at its roots.
Restore Checks & Balances
The Checks and Balances Act restores Congress as the people's branch, with clear limits on presidential power over emergencies, war, trade, and spending, no matter which party holds the White House.
Reclaim Our Information Ecosystem
The Information for America Act holds social media and AI companies responsible for harms they build into their products, protects kids by default, and gives you control over what you see.
This is your democracy. Make your voice heard.
Lawmakers listen when their constituents speak up. Here's where your voice matters most right now.
See all actionsSupport Gerrymandering Reform Framework!
Gerrymandering is by definition unfair. Congress must support the bipartisan Gerrymandering Reform Framework to restore trust in the redistricting process, reduce partisan manipulation, and encourage better representation in Congress. Neither political party wins – and voters always lose – if redistricting like this continues. Join us in urging Congress to adopt this Framework!
Contact Congress
Congress Needs an AI Plan
We need Congress to come up with a plan to regulate AI before it’s too late. Some bipartisan solutions include setting up strict regulations for data privacy, transparency, legal accountability, the creation of a regulatory agency, and safeguards for children. All of this is doable – if you help us remind your Congressmembers that we’re counting on THEM to do it without delay.
Take Action
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections
The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act will close dangerous loopholes in our electoral system by preventing foreign nationals, governments, and companies from manipulating election outcomes. Urge your Senators to pass this bill (S. 3028).
Contact the Senate
Issue One is uniquely positioned to lead this movement
For 14 years, we've done what few organizations can: bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass real reform. We helped protect the peaceful transfer of power, won 91 Senate votes to protect kids online, and built a cross-partisan network of more than 600 leaders who open doors on Capitol Hill.
200+Hill meetings every year
600+Cross-partisan leaders in our councils
67Senate votes to protect the peaceful transfer of power
2024The year we secured a 91 vote Senate majority on kids online safety
Our Impact
Legislative Power
Electoral Count Reform Act
After January 6, Issue One built the Republican support needed to fix the law that governs how Congress counts electoral votes.
Coalition Power
Check The Exec
Veterans, former lawmakers, and 68,000 constituents pushed Congress to reclaim its power over war, trade, and emergencies.
People Power
Issue One’s Council for American Democracy
In just over a year, 250 business, civic, and community leaders in 23 states joined one of the country's fastest-growing networks for democracy.
