# THE MICHIGAN SOVEREIGNTY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION ACT

## A BILL

To protect the State of Michigan from undue foreign and domestic political interference; to preserve the constitutional rights, economic independence, and natural resources of the citizens of Michigan; to establish transparency and limitations regarding corporate, institutional, and foreign influence over state policy, land acquisition, and critical infrastructure; and to provide enforcement mechanisms and penalties.

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# SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the:

**“Michigan Sovereignty and Resource Protection Act.”**

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# SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS

The Legislature finds the following:

1. The people of Michigan possess a fundamental right to self-governance free from improper political, financial, or institutional coercion.

2. Michigan’s land, freshwater resources, agricultural systems, energy infrastructure, and industrial capacity constitute strategic assets vital to the survival and prosperity of the State and Nation.

3. Increasing consolidation of financial influence among large institutional investment firms, multinational entities, foreign-backed organizations, and politically connected corporate structures presents risks to local sovereignty, economic independence, and constitutional protections.

4. Excessive influence over legislation, land acquisition, housing markets, energy systems, freshwater access, agricultural production, and political lobbying may undermine the interests of Michigan citizens.

5. The State of Michigan has a compelling governmental interest in protecting its residents, constitutional framework, natural resources, and public institutions from coordinated external manipulation or economic domination.

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# SECTION 3. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Act is to:

a. Preserve the sovereignty and constitutional rights of Michigan citizens.

b. Protect Michigan’s natural resources, including freshwater, farmland, forests, and mineral resources, from excessive corporate or foreign control.

c. Increase transparency regarding institutional political influence and lobbying activity.

d. Prevent monopolistic or anti-competitive acquisition of strategic Michigan assets.

e. Safeguard public policymaking from undue external interference.

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# SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Act:

1. “Institutional entity” means any multinational corporation, investment management firm, hedge fund, private equity firm, foreign-owned corporation, or affiliated organization holding substantial political, economic, or investment influence.

2. “Foreign influence” means direct or indirect efforts by foreign governments, foreign-controlled entities, or foreign-funded organizations to influence Michigan legislation, public policy, elections, infrastructure, or resource management.

3. “Strategic assets” means:

* freshwater systems,
* agricultural land,
* energy infrastructure,
* public utilities,
* critical manufacturing,
* mineral rights,
* transportation infrastructure,
* and public communication systems.

4. “Political interference” means coordinated financial, lobbying, organizational, or economic activity intended to improperly influence state governance or policymaking.

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# SECTION 5. RESTRICTIONS ON STRATEGIC CONTROL

1. No institutional entity shall acquire controlling ownership interests in Michigan strategic assets where such ownership threatens:

* state sovereignty,
* market competition,
* public access to resources,
* or constitutional protections.

2. The State may deny or revoke approvals involving mergers, acquisitions, or land purchases determined to create excessive external influence over Michigan resources or infrastructure.

3. Foreign-controlled entities shall be prohibited from acquiring majority ownership of:

* freshwater extraction infrastructure,
* public utilities,
* agricultural land exceeding thresholds established by law,
* or strategic energy facilities.

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# SECTION 6. POLITICAL TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Any institutional entity engaging in lobbying, political funding, advocacy campaigns, or policy influence activity within Michigan shall publicly disclose:

* funding sources,
* affiliated organizations,
* beneficial ownership structures,
* and expenditures exceeding statutory thresholds.

2. Failure to disclose material influence activity shall constitute a violation of this Act.

3. Shell corporations or intermediary organizations designed to conceal political funding sources are prohibited.

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# SECTION 7. RESOURCE PROTECTION

1. Michigan freshwater resources, including access to the Great Lakes basin, shall not be subject to monopolistic private control or unsustainable industrial exploitation.

2. The State shall maintain authority to reject projects determined to threaten:

* environmental stability,
* water availability,
* agricultural sustainability,
* or public welfare.

3. Large-scale institutional extraction or privatization of essential natural resources may be restricted where contrary to the interests of Michigan citizens.

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# SECTION 8. ENFORCEMENT

1. The Attorney General, in coordination with relevant state agencies, shall enforce this Act.

2. The State may:

* issue injunctions,
* suspend licenses,
* revoke permits,
* impose civil penalties,
* and pursue criminal prosecution where appropriate.

3. A public oversight commission may be established to review institutional influence over strategic state assets.

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# SECTION 9. PENALTIES

1. Violations of this Act may result in:

* civil fines up to $10,000,000 per violation,
* forfeiture of unlawfully acquired interests,
* suspension of operating authority within Michigan,
* and permanent disqualification from future state contracts.

2. Willful concealment of prohibited influence activity may constitute a felony punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years.

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# SECTION 10. PUBLIC INTEREST DECLARATION

The State of Michigan declares that the preservation of constitutional governance, economic independence, and public stewardship of natural resources shall take precedence over concentrated institutional control or external political interference.

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# SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act shall take effect 90 days following enactment into law.