Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share

Right now, as Congress debates spending priorities, 938 billionaires in America sit on a staggering $8.2 trillion in wealth while working families struggle to afford healthcare, childcare, and housing. That is a moral failure — and it’s a political choice.

We call on every member of the United States Senate and House to immediately pass the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna. This bill would impose a 5% annual tax on net worth over $1 billion — affecting only the ultra-rich — and is projected to raise $4.4 trillion over the next decade.

Billionaire wealth has surged, even during national crises. A 5% tax on extreme wealth is not radical; it’s reasonable. And it would allow us to invest directly in the American people.

The revenue could fund a $3,000 check to every American earning under $150,000, raise teacher pay nationwide, expand healthcare coverage, and dramatically increase affordable housing programs. Instead of hoarded wealth growing untouched, we can rebuild our schools, lower costs for families, and ensure every child has a fair shot.

The next federal budget decisions are being shaped now. We cannot allow another deal that protects billionaires while everyday people are told to tighten their belts.

Sign this petition to demand that Congress pass the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act this session. It’s time to tax extreme wealth, invest in our communities, and prove that our government works for all of us—not just the richest 938.