The TEA Act – Time for Equity & Access
A new social contract rooted in dignity, stability, and local power. The TEA Act reclaims redirected federal funds and reinvests them in youth development, health access, and housing transition support.
📜 Why TEA?
The TEA Act stands for Time for Equity & Access — and a rejection of taxation without representation. While the federal government strips safety net programs, our communities are left with the cost. The TEA Act is our response: a legal and moral demand to repurpose abandoned funds into sustainable, community-first policy.
💰 The Budget Reclamation
- Estimated $25M in withdrawn FYI/WIC/TANF spending
- Redirection into local stipends, youth housing, maternal health cash programs
- Digital infrastructure for public transparency + participatory submissions
⚖️ What It Does
- Establishes youth stability stipends through local agencies
- Creates non-bureaucratic maternal wellness grants
- Launches a national-to-local pipeline for community feedback and improvement
🧠 Learn More
Authored by organizers. Built with data. Fueled by lived experience. This is not a suggestion. This is what justice looks like in budget form.
🌟 How You Can Take Action
- Join the Movement: Sign up to receive updates or represent your state.
- Email Your Representative: Send this policy to your lawmakers.