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ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced its support for H.R. 1164, H.R. 736, H.R. 1582 and H.R. 1654 – legislation that would increase government transparency and public accessibility to information. Americans for Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst Billy Easley had this to say: “We applaud Congress for taking important steps to make it easier […]
Our democracy depends on informed debate. The ability to think, speak, and engage allows all individuals to challenge social, scientific, and political issues that affect their lives and their communities without fear of intervention or retaliation by those in government. So why did Congress just vote to stifle Americans’ Free Speech rights in HR1? We’ll […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — Americans for Prosperity expressed disappointment today following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 1, which would limit the voices of everyday Americans engaging on issues and causes they care about while also insulating Washington politicians from critique. The grassroots organization urged lawmakers to pursue better alternatives to bolster a democracy where free speech […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) today applauded the Senate State Affairs Committee for passing HB 1087, which seeks to protect the free speech rights of students on our college campuses. AFP-SD has played an active role in expanding free expression through testimony, contacting legislators, and urging activists across the state to support the […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement urging lawmakers in the House of Representatives to vote against H.R. 1 and continue to find better ways to strengthen our democracy by protecting free expression and the diversity of voices in civic life. “Democracy thrives when it’s easier for all voices to […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today issued a statement in response to the passage of SB 361 out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which seeks to protect the rights of students to engage in the freedom of speech and lawful expression. SB 361 now heads to the Senate floor for a full chamber vote. […]
Group says vote “NO” on passage of H.R.1, which protects the political class at the expense of everyday Americans. ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a Key Vote Alert on Monday, urging members of Congress to vote “NO” on passage of H.R. 1, which protects incumbent politicians, politically weaponizes the FEC, creates restrictions on political […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following yesterday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on H.R. 1, legislation that would violate the American principles of freedom of association and privacy, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “We should be taking steps to empower all Americans to right the injustices they see in their communities […]
MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today launched a paid media effort including digital advertisements thanking Senator Ron Johnson for being a consistent advocate for free speech. Sen. Johnson stood up against S.J. Res 64, which would effectively nullify recent improvements to Internal Revenue Service Rules that help protect personal information from being leaked improperly. […]
