Press Release

GREENVILLE, SC – Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today announced it is hosting a discussion on Friday featuring Congressman William Timmons and AFP Vice President of Economic Opportunity Russ Latino on the current debt crisis and solutions legislators can bring to help put our country back on a sustainable fiscal path. The event is part […]

Arlington, Va.— After today the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body ceases to function due to an impasse over judicial appointments. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) recently joined more than 30 free trade and industry organizations in a letter to the president, urging his administration to support reforms to the WTO  Appellate Body in order to […]

Arlington, Va. — Americans for Prosperity (AFP) praised the Senate today following the confirmation of Judge Patrick Bumatay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Senate is scheduled to vote later this week on another nominee, Lawrence VanDyke. Casey Mattox, Vice President, Legal & Judicial Strategy, Americans for Prosperity, issued the following statement: […]

Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court ​heard oral arguments from insurance companies requesting a bailout after participating in the Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” program, which Congress appropriately defunded. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) filed an amicus brief opposing the insurance companies, arguing that the Supreme Court must preserve Congress’s exclusive authority to tax and spend and not allow the […]

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) will unveil its 2019 legislative scorecard and present Rep. Jason Osborne with the grassroots group’s Tom Thomson Defender of Liberty award at the group’s annual Christmas Party on Thursday. What: AFP-NH Annual Christmas Party Who: Americans for Prosperity Rep. Jason Osborne and other NH state legislators When: December […]

HARRISBURG, PA – Americans for Prosperity – Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) today thanked the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee for passing House Bills 1555, 440 and 1477, which will help to provide more pathways for individuals to complete their probation and parole, redirects state resources towards high-risk cases and affords greater opportunities for employment for individuals with criminal records. […]

Arlington, VA – Twenty-six free trade and industry organizations today outlined reforms to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body in a letter to the president, urging his administration to support the changes as a means to resolve various concerns it has raised and before the tribunal ceases to function Dec. 10, due to an impasse over judicial appointments. The groups urged the administration to support consensus reform proposals (the “Walker principles”); the establishment of an oversight and audit committee; […]

AFP Launches Accountability Effort Targeting Rep. McBath’s Ex-Im Vote ATLANTA, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) today announced it is holding Rep. Lucy McBath accountable for reauthorizing the controversial Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. This accountability campaign is part of a six-figure direct mail, digital, and newspaper advertising effort targeting 15 lawmakers in Washington. AFP has consistently opposed […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today announced it is holding Rep. Kendra Horn accountable for extending the controversial Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. This accountability campaign is part of a six-figure direct mail, digital, and newspaper advertisement effort targeting 15 lawmakers in Washington. AFP has consistently opposed the reauthorization of Ex-Im, citing the bank’s […]