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It’s not legislation. It’s a feeling, circulating quietly, feather-stamped and full of intent.

A whisper, not a promise. It hasn’t been formally announced. There’s no press release, no podium, no eagle flapping behind velvet rope. But somewhere between the windmills and the whisper networks, a document is circulating. It’s stamped with feathers, sealed with warmth, and titled simply: The Hug Act.

What softness could look like. It’s not a campaign promise. Not yet. Just a draft. A gesture. A soft sketch of what America could become if we stopped yelling and started hugging.

The tactile revolution begins at work. The Hug Act outlines a federally supported emotional wellness initiative designed to restore tactile joy to the American experience. It’s not about fixing what’s broken; it’s about gently holding what still works.

If adopted, the act would mandate two consensual hugs per day for all federal employees, tracked via biometric HugBands™. These wristlets monitor warmth levels, duration, and sincerity, with optional mood stickers for those still learning to emote.

Comfort credits for the cuddle economy. Citizens earning less than $100K annually would be eligible for comfort subsidies, redeemable for weighted blankets, soft support items, or certified cuddle gear, pending approval from FeatherPAC and the National Snuggle Standards Board.

.Quarterly cuddle stipends would be available to all, usable at designated HugPods™, Snuggle Libraries, or Public Comfort Dispensers in high-stress zones. These federally funded cuddle zones would be staffed by trained Embrace Coordinators, many of whom hold dual certifications in empathy and origami.

Gentle accountability, no screaming required. Compliance would be softly encouraged. Those falling below the national hug average would receive a handwritten note and a complimentary viewing of Paddington 2. Repeat offenders may be invited to a mandatory empathy workshop led by holographic facilitators in cardigan sweaters.

No rollout, just resonance. There’s no official campaign speech. Just a quiet nod. A feather left on a podium. A sticker that reads “No charges. No screaming. Just fluff.”

A different kind of platform. In a political landscape defined by noise, indictments, and increasingly weaponized emojis, the Hug Act offers something rare: silence, softness, and federally supported snuggles. It may never pass. It may never be formally proposed. But it exists. And that, for now, is enough.

Finally, a candidate who hugs back.

~ * ~ Stay tuned, stay savage, stay sparkly — Holly out. ~ * ~