“First, such a bill would have to be drafted by someone. Second, who would vote for that if it cut off the purse strings to themselves. Very few I doubt.”
Yes—that point was in my thoughts as I wrote this. It is clear that the representatives of the citizenry are structurally in opposition to the interests of the citizenry. Not a good structure in this example and it might only be fixed if it were a Constitutional element or if state governments had greater influence.
First, such a bill would have to be drafted by someone. Second, who would vote for that if it cut off the purse strings to themselves. Very few I doubt.
Note, also, that this type of legislation would probably be supported by citizens regardless of political affiliation.