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The broken system in Washington isn’t working for any of us. While you’re working hard to earn enough money to get by, our elected officials aren’t doing their jobs. They fail to pass budgets on time, add billions to our national debt, and let unelected bureaucrats write the rules that shape our daily lives. They […]
Dear Senator, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s activists in all 50 states, I urge you to vote “YES” in support of the bipartisan Senate Amendment 3337 to S. 2296, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). This amendment is led by Sens. Tim Kaine and Todd Young. Congress originally […]
ARLINGTON, VA—This week, the Trump administration approved the Ambler Road Project in Alaska. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Americans for Prosperity released the following statement supporting this move to unleash Alaska’s energy potential: “Americans for Prosperity applauds President Trump’s approval of the Ambler Road project, a long-overdue move to unlock Alaska’s critical mineral […]
If you think your electricity bill is skyrocketing, you’re not wrong. Since 2020, electricity prices have been soaring. Why? Burdensome regulations and tax subsidies make it harder for our country to produce the abundant, reliable, and affordable electricity it needs to thrive. In many states, these regulations directly kill thousands of good-paying American jobs. If […]
ARLINGTON, VA — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), alongside Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), launched a major new seven-figure campaign — Make Government Work — which will feature a significant ad buy and a new website, MakeGovernmentWork.com, to demand accountability, efficiency, and transparency from Washington. The campaign comes as Americans grow increasingly frustrated with a […]
Democrats and insurance lobbyists are fighting hard to extend former President Joe Biden’s Affordable Care Act tax credits, but there’s no reason to let them continue now that the crisis is over. These overly generous expansions were initially sold as a temporary measure to help Americans weather the Covid crisis. But the crisis has long […]
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the U.S. Senate vote last night that fell short of passing the “Eliminate Shutdowns Act” sponsored by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “Washington had a clear opportunity to end the cycle of manufactured government shutdowns and too many senators […]
Families across the United States are dealing with the high cost of living. Higher costs typically lead to more reliance on credit. In fact, consumer debt is at a record high in the United States. While families struggle to get by, Washington is spending more than ever, operating off an unmanageable deficit and skyrocketing national […]
We’re days away from a possible government shutdown. Again. Every year, we’re forced to suffer through the same old, tired routine: Congress fails to approve funding by October 1, as required by law. Leaders from both parties scramble for a backroom deal to keep the government open. Sometimes the government shuts down, sometimes Congress manages […]
