The list of eight specific legislative reforms that Republican representatives promised to enact if they gained the majority in Congress in the 1994 midterm elections is known as the "Contract with America." This was a campaign document that outlined a variety of conservative policies and reforms. The eight specific reforms included:
- The Balanced Budget Amendment - Requiring the federal budget to be balanced.
- The Tax Limitation Amendment - Limiting the federal government's ability to increase taxes.
- The Comprehensive Welfare Reform - Aimed at reforming the welfare system to promote work and personal responsibility.
- The Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act - Allowing seniors to work without losing Social Security benefits.
- The Taking Back Our Streets Act - Focused on crime reduction and tougher penalties for criminals.
- The Personal Responsibility Act - Addressing issues related to welfare and family support.
- The Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act - Introducing measures to stimulate job creation and improve wages.
- The Contract with America Implementation Act - Implementing the reforms outlined in the Contract with America.
This Contract played a significant role in the 1994 midterm elections, leading to a Republican majority in the House of Representatives for the first time in 40 years.