I don't think it's possible for the our current federal government to produce legislation that is beneficial to the average American taxpayer.  This is because paid lobbyists finance the campaigns of all of our congressmen and senators.  They often control the actual writing of legislation.  There is a very simple solution:

• Only US citizens can donate up to $3,000 per year to a person in office or running for office. 

• Corporations, labor unions, special interest groups cannot donate any money to a person running for office or their campaign.  In short, it would illegal for any entity other than a legal individual to donate money.  Period!

• It would be illegal for any special interest group to spend any money promoting a candidate separately from their campaign.  Individuals in special interest groups can spend their own $3,000 and say anything they want about a candidate, they just can't spend more than $3,000 saying it.

• Public funds to campaigns would still be legal if apportioned equally.

• No one in political office would be allowed to accept any item or service valued at over $50.  Expense paid trips, dinners, book signings, etc would all be illegal. 

• Of course, lobbyists are welcome to visit elected officials at their offices in Washington, they just can't spend any money on them, directly or indirectly. 

• Donations by individuals would not be tax deductible. 

• The principle: Americans should run America, not special interest groups.  Republicans are quick to proclaim the virtues of a democracy.  People make a democracy, not special interest groups.