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Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement applauding the The Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act legislation introduced this week by a group of bipartisan members. The House had previously presented a similar bill called America’s Children Act. “We thank Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Susan […]
West Virginia has long struggled with a lack of access to quality, affordable health care. Fifty-four of its 55 counties are classified as, at least in part, health care shortage areas. The state’s mountainous terrain can make it extremely difficult for patients in rural areas to find care, particularly for those with limited mobility. These […]
Arlington, Va. – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce deadlocked on a vote to approve legislation that would put the federal government in charge of drug prices. The tie vote means the measure does not advance out of this committee for now, and dramatically reduces the likelihood of the bill becoming law […]
It was a summer of action. From May to September, thousands of Americans for Prosperity activists came out to more than 300 events. Their message, highlighted in a new video, was simple: Driving the country $5 trillion deeper into debt won’t improve American infrastructure. There is a better way. Spending should ‘make sense‘ As Americans […]
During the next term of the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices will again consider the practice of acquitted conduct sentencing. This refers to a judge sentencing a defendant based not only on charges for which they were convicted, but also on alleged conduct for which they were charged, tried, and acquitted. In these cases, the […]
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) and yes. every kid. last week filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case, Carson V. Makin. The brief urges the Court to rule that Maine’s discrimination against religious schools from participating in the state’s tuition assistance program violates the Free Exercise clause. […]
Arlington, Va. – Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement in response to the plan proposed by the House Ways and Means Committee to increase taxes by $3 trillion to “pay for” Sen. Bernie Sanders’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation spending spree: “Virtually everything Americans buy is getting more expensive, businesses are operating at […]
It’s been 20 years since one of the most harrowing moments in U.S. history: the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This weekend, we pause to remember those who lost their lives, and to honor the first responders and military members who put their lives on the line following the attacks. I wanted to share my personal story […]
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 […]
