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Heritage Foundation Proposes $280B Marriage Bootcamp Initiative

1/31/2026

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The Heritage Foundation has proposed a plan called "Saving America by Saving the Family" featuring government-run "marriage bootcamps" for unmarried couples and communal weddings.
The initiative would offer a $5,000 "wedding bonus" for couples who complete the program, with total costs estimated at $280 billion over ten years.
Critics warn of potential state intervention in personal relationships and question the funding sources.

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The Heritage Foundation has proposed a plan called "Saving America by Saving the Family" featuring government-run "marriage bootcamps" for unmarried couples and communal weddings.
The initiative would offer a $5,000 "wedding bonus" for couples who complete the program, with total costs estimated at $280 billion over ten years.
Critics warn of potential state intervention in personal relationships and question the funding sources.