Oversight, Enforcement, and Program Fostering
One of Two Primary Duties for the Public Intelligence Agency
by Sondra Wilson. Updated Sept. 24, 2025.

Track Down and Fine Out-of-State Scammers — The Scammers Beware! Act makes it illegal for out-of-state callers to mask their phone number in order to attempt to spam, scam, and/or make unsolicited calls to Iowans. The PIA will use long-arm statutes to track down IP addresses and fine scammers out-of-state scammers.  READ MORE.

Hunt Down Offshore Tax Havens — The Offshore Accountability Act will classify stashing money in offshore accounts, or by other unscrupulous means (to avoid taxes), as theft. Such account owners shall have a grace period to report any and all offshore holdings in order to avoid fines. The PIA  tasks shall be to track down offshore accounts, assets, etc. which may be stashed to avoid taxes. When discovered, such property shall be taxed with fines imposed if they did not report such holdings prior to the opening of the investigations period… READ MORE.

Responsible Gun Ownership Act aka “G.I. Joe Act”

Institutes a statewide in-school education program where Peace Officers and Veterans educate fifth graders about the importance of only using guns to protect themselves or others. Statements such as, “Veterans fought and died to protect the 2nd Amendment, and it is important to remember that sacrifice and remember that honor every time you even think about holding a gun.” It is important that we catch students at a young age before they learn about guns from video games and movies, and while still at an age where they look up to police officers as positive role models. Also requires prospective gun owners to pass a written test — much like a driver’s test — to ensure they know the law, how to properly store a gun so that kids don’t get ahold of it, and so on… READ MORE. 

Watchdog Act — Repeals what Rob Sand called “the most pro-corruption bill in Iowa history”, SF-478. The bill effectively hamstrings the role of State Auditor and prevents them from being able to do their job. The Watchdog Act also mandates and amendment to the Iowa Constitution to prevent this type of pro-corruption bill from being passed in the future. Notice: Sondra Wilson firmly objects to Rob Sand’s bid for Iowa Governor… READ MORE.

Award damages to Citizens who are found “not guilty” in criminal cases

 Citizen should not have to file a claim or civil suit after being found not guilty in order to be reimbursed for their time and emotional pain and suffering. People who are falsely charged with a crime are put into a stressful situation, facing jail time, fines, and/or the social stigma of permanent charges to their criminal record. Their names are run in the newspaper’s arrest report, which can also hold a social stigma. When a Citizen is found not guilty, the State ought to provide a standard reimbursement for the time that was taken away from that person’s life, emotional distress they endured, and assumed harm to their reputation. Additionally, if they feel they are due more than what the state compensates them for, they ought to be notified exactly how they can file for additional damages (give them the form!).