Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act” by a bipartisan vote of 221 YEA to 196 NAY. The bill could help lower energy costs by making it easier to build new power plants through the streamlining of environmental reviews, setting predictable and enforceable guidelines and timelines for agencies, and reducing unnecessary litigation around energy projects. The bill also represents the most significant reform […]
AFP urges lawmakers to rally around patient-focused solutions that lower costs and increase choice—because Americans want leaders who fight for them, not for insurance companies. WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today highlighted President Trump’s call to put health care dollars directly into patients’ hands, underscoring an opportunity for Republicans to lead on affordability and choice. In […]
ARLINGTON, VA— For decades, overregulation has created a system where building the infrastructure America needs is virtually impossible. In an era when we must unleash American energy production, the SPEED Act will fix that — cutting through endless delays and helping get America building again. In an op-ed published by the New York Post, Jesse […]
NASHVILLE – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) is launching their Volunteer Way legislative agenda, helping lawmakers understand the top grassroots priorities across Tennessee. The top priority for conservative grassroots advocates in Tennessee is passing the REGULATORY FREEDOM ACT, making it easier to cut regulations while ensuring our elected leaders, not bureaucrats are accountable for laws passed instead of rules published. AFP printed Tennessee’s […]
ARLINGTON, VA— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced its support for H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation that takes important steps toward lowering health insurance premiums and expanding affordable, flexible health care options for working families. The bill would codify workplace CHOICE arrangements, legalize employer Association Health Plans, and end insurers’ inflationary “silver […]
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today announced its endorsement of six candidates for the Ohio General Assembly. These endorsements highlight AFP-OH’s ongoing commitment to supporting principled leaders who prioritize limited government, economic freedom, and policies that expand opportunity for all Ohioans. The endorsed candidates align with the group’s Buckeye Blueprint, a comprehensive legislative agenda aimed at […]
LANSING, MI — Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of Jason Tunney in the February 3 special election for Michigan’s 35th State Senate District. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding released the following statement: “Jason Tunney understands what Michigan families are facing and has put forward serious, practical solutions to help them get ahead. From expanding […]
ALBURTIS, PA – Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, praising the Trump administration’s focus on affordability and urged quick action on infrastructure permitting reform. The Vice President’s visit comes as AFP is urging leaders in Congress to pass the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act to […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity is calling on lawmakers to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unleash America’s energy potential. The SPEED Act represents the most transformative permitting reform in decades—and it’s time to act. Why It Matters For decades, Republicans have championed the principle that America’s energy future should be driven […]
