Robert Beers vs. Congress: A Real Plan to Fix America
Introduction:
Congress continues to introduce legislation that not only fails to address the needs of working Americans but often digs our nation deeper into debt. As your candidate for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, I, Robert Beers, offer a better path forward: one rooted in real-world experience, common-sense reform, and fiscal responsibility. Below is a detailed breakdown comparing my legislative proposals with those currently being pushed through Congress.
Side-by-Side Policy Comparison: Robert Beers vs. Congress
| Policy Area | Robert Beers' Proposal | Congress' Bills | Which Is Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget/Fiscal Reform | Balanced budget w/o tax hikes, marijuana revenue, healthcare savings | H.R.1: Tax cuts + spending increases, adds $2.4T to deficit | Robert's: It reduces debt responsibly vs. expanding deficit |
| Marijuana Legalization | Federal legalization with 10–15% excise tax and reinvestment | No major federal legalization bills advancing | Robert's: Creates new revenue stream and social justice |
| Healthcare Reform | Medicare negotiation, public dental, mental health, telehealth | H.R.1: Medicaid/SNAP cuts, no Medicare negotiation or dental | Robert's: More comprehensive and people-focused |
| Social Security | Raise retirement age, invest trust fund, caregiver credits | No active modernization efforts, risk of future insolvency | Robert's: Long-term solvency & fairness for caregivers |
| Minimum Wage | Tiered by age/family size, adjusts with inflation | No updated plan; still at $7.25/hour since 2009 | Robert's: Tailored and inflation-indexed = modern solution |
| Veterans Support | Lifetime care & pensions for combat vets, Gold Star family support | H.R.877: Modest improvements, no lifetime benefits or pension overhaul | Robert's: Comprehensive, not piecemeal support |
| Education Reform | Universal pre-K, STEM, vocational training, teacher pay boost | Minimal national reforms, mostly local funding initiatives | Robert's: Aligns with global standards, modern needs |
| Defense Spending | Reallocate Pentagon waste into tech, readiness, and troop pay | Increased funding, but no waste reallocation or accountability | Robert's: Efficient + reinvests in troops and tech |
| Infrastructure | Fund repairs to roads, bridges, dams, FEMA upgrade | Some bills proposed, but lack coordination or dedicated funding | Robert's: Broader, more future-proof infrastructure plan |
Budget Impact Chart: Robert Beers vs. Congress
| Policy Area | Robert's Plan: Impact (in B$) | Congress' Plan: Impact (in B$) | Explanation (Why Robert's Is Better) |
| Budget/Fiscal Reform | +1500 | -2400 | Robert's plan reduces debt; Congress’s adds $2.4T without cost-saving offset |
| Marijuana Legalization | +120 | 0 | Generates revenue, reduces justice system costs; Congress offers no legalization path |
| Healthcare Reform | +150 | -300 | Expands access, lowers costs; Congress proposes cuts to services |
| Social Security | +100 | -50 | Stabilizes long-term solvency with smart updates |
| Minimum Wage | 0 | 0 | Robert’s proposal adjusts for inflation and family size, more fair |
| Veterans Support | -50 | -10 | More generous but fiscally responsible support to those who served |
| Education Reform | -50 | -15 | Stronger, longer-term ROI on education through pre-K and STEM investments |
| Defense Spending | 0 | -100 | Robert reinvests savings from wasteful programs, keeps spending level |
| Infrastructure | -100 | -40 | More thorough and proactive plan to rebuild America’s critical systems |
| TOTAL (10-Year Impact) | +$1,670 B | -$2,915 B | Robert's plan reduces the deficit; Congress adds to it |
Why My Plan Is Better for America
Congress’s Track Record:
H.R.1 adds $2.4 trillion to the national deficit while cutting Medicaid and nutrition support.
No meaningful effort to legalize marijuana, reform Social Security, or raise wages.
Scattered infrastructure efforts with no unifying plan or prioritization.
My Legislative Blueprint:
Balances the federal budget without raising taxes.
Uses marijuana legalization to generate revenue and repair communities.
Fixes Social Security without harming seniors.
Expands access to affordable healthcare, mental health services, and dental coverage.
Supports education that prepares kids for real-world success.
Gives our troops and veterans the respect, care, and compensation they’ve earned.
Invests in infrastructure that supports the people, not political donors.
The Bottom Line
Congress is failing to provide solutions—I’ve lived the struggle, and I’ve built a plan that delivers real results without burdening the next generation with debt.
If you want a government that works for the people, not the wealthy few… if you want to fix our healthcare, support working families, and take care of our veterans… then join me.
Vote Robert Beers for Congress – South Carolina District 1.
Together, we will balance the budget, rebuild America, and bring common sense back to Congress.
[Visit robertbeersforcongress.com to get involved.]
