1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

Petition Protect Financial Freedom Forever: Require CBDC Safeguards while creating a Constitutional Amendment As digital currency develops in the United States, we ask Congress to protect financial privacy, preserve cash, prevent forced digital payments, and begi n the process of a constitutional amendment that secures these rights for future generations. al freedoms as the United States explores the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). We, the undersigned, call on Congress to protect Americans? financi o traditional money. Digital currency could bring faster payments and modern financial tools, but it also raises serious concerns about privacy, personal choice, and access t Without clear protections, digital currency could be misused by future governments or agencies in ways that the American people never agreed to. We request two actions: --- 1. Immediate federal laws to protect Americans during CBDC development We ask Congress to pass legislation that: Protects the right to use paper cash in everyday life Prohibits mandatory CBDC use for payroll, benefits, ren t, remittances, or essential payments Prevents tracking, surveillance, or programmable restrictions on lawful transactions es transparent, open-source auditability of any CBDC system These protections should exist before any CBDC is launched, so Americans are safe while pub Requires privacy protections for any CBDC equivalent to the privacy of physical cash Prohibits automatic financial penalties or spending controls Ensur lic debate continues. y The right to use paper cash as legal tender 2. Begin the process for a constitutional amendment A constitutional amendment is the only way to permanently guarantee: The right to transact privatel ears. Beginning the process now ensures long-term protection for future generations. Limits on federal authority over digital money Protection against government-controlled or programmable currency systems Amendments take time, often y As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence in 20 26, we believe that safeguarding financial freedom is consistent wi th the spirit of the nation’s founding principles. We urge Congress to take action to ensure that digital money enhances freedom, rather than limiting it.