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New digital effort mobilizes Americans to demand Congress make the Jones Act waiver permanent — and pushes back on the special-interest misinformation defending a failed, century-old shipping monopoly. ARLINGTON, VA— As reported by Bloomberg Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today launched a six-figure digital campaign calling on Congress to permanently repeal the Jones Act, the century-old shipping mandate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ARLINGTON, VA—. According to a Fox News report, Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) are renewing efforts to advance the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, legislation designed to prevent government shutdowns by ensuring federal operations continue while Congress completes its appropriations process. Americans for Prosperity has long supported reforms to end shutdowns and protect […]
ARLINGTON, VA— In an op-ed published in The Hill, Vice President of External Affairs Katelyn Bledsoe of Americans for Prosperity, warns that despite progress this past year, millions of Americans still do not feel enough relief from the high cost of living. She argues that voters are judging economic policy on everyday essentials like energy, groceries, […]
JUNEAU, AK – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) today thanked Governor Mike Dunleavy for vetoing legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system, and praised members of the Alaska State Legislature who voted “no” on overriding the veto. Last week, AFP-Alaska urged the governor to veto the proposal, citing concerns that defined benefit systems historically lead to cost overruns, unfunded liabilities, […]
DENVER, CO – As the Colorado General Assembly gavels out its 2026 legislative session today, a series of controversial bills underscores what many see as misplaced priorities—advancing regulatory mandates, tax increases, and expanded government control rather than addressing the most pressing concerns of Colorado families and small businesses: affordability, energy costs, and economic opportunity. Americans for […]
ATLANTA, GA – Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing HB 987 into law, allowing for companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits like health insurance premiums, paid time off, and retirement […]
