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“WE ARE THE 99% ACT”

 

For fiscal year 2025, reclaiming 10% of the U.S. national defense budget would provide approximately $92 billion for the "We are the 99% Act". This figure is based on a total defense spending baseline of roughly $919.2 billion. The 10% Reclaim Strategy: "National Efficiency Dividend" To secure 80% public approval, this 10% is not framed as a "cut to safety," but as the elimination of documented bureaucratic waste and failed audits.

 

• Total Annual "Reclaim": ~$92 Billion

 

• 40-Year Cumulative Total: ~$3.68 Trillion (assuming a flat baseline) Targeted Areas for Reclamation The cbo.gov/budget-options/… and gao.gov/press-release/g… have identified specific areas where this 10% can be sourced without reducing active-duty pay or essential readiness:

 

• Unfunded Priorities ($30 Billion): Every year, military branches submit "wish lists" for programs not included in the President’s official budget. These often include accelerated procurement for ships and aircraft that the DoD's own leadership did not deem essential.

 

• Audit Failures & Bloat ($40 Billion/year): The gao.gov/high-risk-list identifies billions lost to "fraud, waste, and mismanagement". Addressing these vulnerabilities could save an average of $40 billion annually.

 

• Legacy Systems ($20 Billion+): Savings can be realized by retiring aging fleets that are expensive to maintain but offer diminishing tactical value, such as the crfb.org/blogs/cbos-dis… or certain older bomber groups.

 

• Weapon System Modernization Shifts: Canceling or slowing development on redundant long-range weapons (e.g., the Nuclear Long-Range Standoff Weapon) could reclaim roughly $1.5 billion per year. Impact on the 99% Fund By moving this $92 billion from the Department of Defense into the "We are the 99% Act," the annual investment pool reaches $273 billion (when added to the previously identified $181 billion in corporate welfare).

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• Universal Healthcare Boost: Adds $73.6 billion annually to the healthcare fund, enough to fully fund thousands of new hhs.gov/sites/default/f….

 

• Energy Independence Boost: Adds $18.4 billion annually to the energy fund, effectively shielding millions of households from the tech-insider.org/us-uti… projected for 2026 utility bills.

The 99% Solar Sovereignty Package uses the $18.4 billion annual reclaim from the Department of Defense budget to launch a 40-year phased rollout designed to put solar on every suitable home in America. Since the energysage.com/local-da… in 2026 costs approximately $20,000 to $35,000 before incentives, a single year of funding can provide "Zero-Cost" solar to roughly 750,000 to 900,000 households annually.

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The Solar Rollout Strategy ($18.4 Billion Annual) Program Pillar

Annual Cost Target Benefit for Households <$250k

"Zero-Down" Direct Grants $12.0 Billion Fully funds solar for ~500k low-to-middle income homes per year.solaryear.solar-for-Renters (Microgrids) $3.4 Billion Funds community solar gardens for apartment dwellers.Grid-Tied Storage (Batteries) $2.0 Billion Subsidizes backup batteries to ensure power during grid failures.Workforce "Solar Corps" Training$1.0 Billion Trains 50,000+ veterans and workers for high-paying solar jobs.

 

1. The "Zero-Down" Direct Grant ($12 Billion)

With the energysage.com/solar/so… (Section 25D) for customer-owned systems having expired on December 31, 2025, this program fills the massive gap left behind.

 

• Targeted Deployment: This fund provides a $25,000 direct grant to 500,000 households annually, prioritizing those in high-sunlight, high-utility-cost regions like ecoflow.com/us/blog/how…, Texas, and Florida.

 

• The 40-Year Horizon: Over 40 years, this program alone would put solar on 20 million homes, significantly decentralizing the U.S. power grid.

 

2. Solar-for-Renters & Microgrids ($3.4 Billion)

Solar shouldn't just be for homeowners. Roughly energy.gov/cmei/systems… are renters or have roofs unsuitable for panels.

 

• Community Solar Partnership: This fund builds local "Solar Gardens" on public land or schools.

 

• Bill Credits: Renters "subscribe" to a portion of the garden and receive a direct credit on their utility bill, typically saving youtube.com/watch?v=TJ4….

 

3. Resilience & Storage ($2 Billion) As utility rates are projected to tech-insider.org/us-uti… due to data center demand, solar alone isn't enough; families need batteries to "load shift."

 

• The Storage Subsidy: Provides a $4,000 to $6,000 rebate for home battery systems (like the tesla.com/learn/solar-h… or google.com/search?prds=… ).

 

• Grid Stability: These batteries can push power back to the grid during peak hours, preventing the blackouts that frequently hit energy.utexas.edu/news/….

 

4. The 99% Solar Corps ($1 Billion)

Installing solar on every home requires a massive, skilled workforce.

• Job Creation: This fund partners with community colleges to provide free certification for solar technicians.

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• Veteran Priority: Veterans transitioning to civilian life receive priority placement, creating a 40-year pipeline of "Green Collar" middle-class jobs that cannot be outsourced. How to Convince the 80%

 

• "Electricity for Life": Frame this as a one-time upgrade that effectively cancels your electricity bill for 25+ years. The freedomforever.com/blog… is a better retirement plan than any stock.

 

• "No Corporate Handouts": Remind voters that for decades, they subsidized cato.org/policy-analysi…. This plan takes that same money and puts it on your roof.

 

• "Grid Independence": In an era of cyber-attacks and extreme weather, having your own power source isn't just "green"—it's survival.