Steps to Enact the "U.S. Foreign Labor Levy"

Implementing a tax in the U.S. involves a series of crucial steps, typically following a detailed legislative process. Tax proposals can emerge from various sources, including members of Congress, the President, or interest groups, often in response to pressing economic needs or policy goals. 

Each stage of this process can be shaped by political negotiations, public opinion, and financial conditions, making it both complex and dynamic.

Title: American Workforce Protection and Employment Act

Core Concept: Classify Foreign Labor as an industry and tax it accordingly, incentivizing U.S. citizen hiring, protecting national security, and restoring labor market fairness.

📍 Executive Summary:

The U.S. labor market is undercut by untaxed, unregulated corporate use of foreign labor. This plan transforms foreign labor into a taxable industry, holding employers accountable for displacing U.S. citizen workers. Using established tax law—not immigration reform—this strategy fast-tracks economic, security, and workforce goals.

🛠 12-Step Legislative Implementation Plan

1. Proposal

·  Introduced by a member of Congress (House or Senate).

·  Framed as a "U.S. Foreign Labor Levy"—a fair, enforceable response to untaxed labor imports.

·  Supported by American workforce advocacy groups and national security stakeholders.

2. Drafting Legislation

·  Formalize the tax structure with legal counsel and tax experts.

·  Classify foreign labor use as a taxable corporate service.

·  Define clear levy rates, wage thresholds, and employer obligations.

·  Model the structure on existing excise, payroll, and sin tax precedents.

3. Introduction

·  Bill introduced in Congress and referred to: 

   - House Ways and Means Committee or 

   - Senate Finance Committee

4. Committee Review

·  Expert testimony presented on: 

   - Wage suppression from H-1B abuse    

   - National security vulnerabilities - International precedents (UK, Singapore, etc.)

   ·  Input gathered from: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - IRS - Employers and labor advocates

5. Mark-Up Session

   ·  Amendments debated to refine: 

      - Levy rates (e.g., 15–40% over 3 years) 

      - Exemptions for critical-need industries - Small business phase-in schedules

6. Floor Debate & Vote

Arguments centered around:

   ·  Economic fairness: U.S. workers deserve a level playing field. 

   ·  National security: Too many sensitive roles filled by inadequately vetted non-citizens.

   ·  Budget impact: Projected revenue from corporate labor taxes funds training, jobs, and security.

7. Consideration in Other Chamber

   ·  Bill goes to the opposite chamber (Senate or House) for similar review, debate, and amendments.

8. Reconciliation

·  Conference committee resolves House/Senate differences.

   ·  Final version includes unified levy structure and enforcement provisions.

9. Presidential Approval

   ·  Bill sent to the President for signature.

   ·  Political support rallied through: 

       - National labor campaigns 

       - Veteran and citizen-worker coalitions

   ·  Strategic media framing: “Tax imported labor, protect American citizen jobs.”

10. Implementation

   ·  IRS integrates levy into corporate tax filings and payroll tax systems.

   ·  DOL audits employer compliance through H-1B/LCA reporting.

   ·  DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) oversees foreign labor in sensitive sectors.

11. Enforcement & Compliance

   ·  Annual compliance audits required.

   ·  Penalties for violations: 

       o  100% surcharge on unpaid levies

       o  5-year ban on federal contracts

       o  Public disclosure of non-compliant employers

12. Monitoring & Adjustment

   ·  Annual reports to Congress on:

       o  Jobs recovered

       o  Revenue generated

       o  Security breaches prevented

   ·  Levy rates adjusted based on market and labor data.

   ·  Public feedback portal established.

🧾 Revenue Use Breakdown

Funds from the Foreign Labor Industry Tax will support:

   ·  Vocational training and upskilling for U.S. citizen workers

   ·  Small business tax credits for hiring Americans

   ·  Enhanced national security vetting of non-citizen labor

   ·  Job placement services and transitional support for displaced workers

   ·  Local infrastructure and community job creation projects

🔐 National Security Integration

The tax is part of a security-first framework that:

   ·  Funds vetting programs for visa holders

   ·  Limits foreign access to sensitive sectors

   ·  Requires transparency on visa usage and wages

📣 Public & Political Support Strategy

   ·  Educational Campaigns: Focus on wage suppression, visa fraud, and national risk

   ·  Partnerships: Veteran groups, labor unions, local governments

   ·  Messaging: 

       o  “Foreign labor is an industry. It should be taxed like one.”