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Washington has a bad habit of keeping failed policies alive long after they stop working. The Jones Act may be one of the worst examples. This 100-year-old law was supposed to strengthen American shipping and protect national security. Every time there’s a crisis, Washington waives the act, an admission that the law does nothing to […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) support the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act introduced by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), on June 10, 2026. This bill finishes the job the MISSION Act started in 2018. It ensures the promise of veterans’ health care choice is reflected […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity strongly opposes the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that expands federal control over private-sector labor negotiations and undermines the ability of workers and employers to reach voluntary agreements. This legislation empowers government-directed arbitration panels to impose binding labor contracts when negotiations fail to meet accelerated, federally […]
America’s 250th anniversary presents a rare opportunity to revisit the ideas that launched the great American experiment and consider what they mean for our future. Across the country, Americans are debating issues that touch nearly every aspect of our lives. From affordability and economic opportunity to free speech, civic responsibility, and the proper role of […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced a Key Vote Alert urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to vote NO on H. Res. 1140 and H.R. 5408/S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation forces union contracts on workers and employers and gives government bureaucrats the power to make employment decisions if accelerated, arbitrary […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s grassroots volunteers and supporters across the nation, we urge you to oppose H. Res. 1140, the discharge petition to force floor consideration of H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act. We urge all members to oppose any effort to advance or pass this legislation. The Faster Labor Contracts Act is […]
As the sun set over the St. Johns River last week, hundreds of Floridians gathered on the pier beside the USS Orleck Naval Museum to remember what Memorial Day is really about. Hosted by Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America, the “Last Full Measure of Devotion” event brought together veterans, […]
This Memorial Day weekend, families across the country will gather for cookouts, travel, and time with loved ones. Highways will fill as people head to the beach, the lake, or backyard gatherings with friends and neighbors. But amid the activity of the long weekend, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day is ultimately about honoring […]
The passage of time and the changing of generations shouldn’t diminish our obligation to remember Americans who lost their lives in military service. Their service and sacrifice deserve to be honored, and that requires intentional acts of remembrance. Memorial Day gives Americans an opportunity to pause, honor the fallen, and recommit to the principles and […]
