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Americans are anxious. They are worried about COVID-19, government overspending and its impact on inflation, and the future of American democracy. A thriving, adaptable society is the foundation of our well-being. To achieve this vision for our country, Americans for Prosperity’s 2022 federal policy agenda, Empowering People, Emerging Stronger, presents a series of key priorities […]
RICHMOND, VA – Today Americans for Prosperity-Virginia issued a statement in response to Governor Youngkin’s Day One Game Plan Legislative Agenda, which features the deregulatory legislation HB 244. The bill, sponsored by Del. Michael Webert, would remove the regulatory barriers stifling businesses, entrepreneurs, and overall economic opportunity in Virginia. “Americans for Prosperity-Virginia applauds Delegate Webert […]
This article was coauthored by Neil Chilson Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is attempting to radically recast antitrust enforcement into a political tool by usurping the role of Congress and claiming authority the FTC does not possess. This regressive agenda will increase consumers’ costs and punish entrepreneurs while subjecting American businesses and their customers […]
Americans don’t want a lot for Christmas. There’s just a few basics we’d all like to have: good jobs, affordable prices, fully stocked shelves, and gifts arriving in time for Christmas. But Americans aren’t confident they’ll get what they want this year. According to a new CNN poll: 75 percent are “worried about the state […]
Americans for Prosperity Foundation (“AFPF”) has sued the Federal Trade Commission to enforce a Freedom of Information Act request regarding the FTC’s decision to dramatically change federal antitrust policy. Attempting to open the administrative state’s “black box” Enacted in 1967, FOIA gives the public the right to request access to records from federal agencies. Agencies […]
Arlington, Va. – Rules being written by the Biden administration would do drastic harm to the way our country does infrastructure, putting it fundamentally at odds with the administration’s legislative agenda, the grassroots group American for Prosperity said in public comments submitted to the administration today. The group said regulatory changes currently being drafted by the […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) expressed disapproval on the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s decision to rescind a rule amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that would have improved our ability to build, improve, and maintain infrastructure by facilitating more efficient, effective, and timely NEPA reviews by Federal agencies. Although initially […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s executive order requiring private businesses with over 100 employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing: “Vaccines are a crucial component of ending this pandemic. But government-imposed mandates will only further divide the country and the trust […]
Americans for Prosperity-Arizona set its sights high for the 2021 legislative session. In January, we produced our Pathway to Prosperity, our plan to: Increase economic opportunity for all. Improve access to educational options for Arizona families. Ensure the criminal justice system operates fairly, is more restorative and just, and prioritizes safer communities. Promote innovation in […]
