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The old one-size-fits-all model is being replaced — one state at a time. The traditional American K-12 education model is failing kids by not preparing them to leverage their unique gifts and contribute to society. And with over 80% of Americans supporting school choice, the path forward is clear: Families deserve the power to choose […]
The Biden administration’s border policy wasn’t humane; it was a disaster. The border provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill represent a necessary step back toward normal. America’s security depends on the safe and lawful entry of people and goods. Without clear rules and firm border enforcement, communities are destabilized, desperate people seeking better lives […]
Dozens of grassroots activists with Americans for Prosperity converged on Capitol Hill last week in a powerful show of support to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Their message to lawmakers was clear: This bill is critical to the future of our economy — and the time to act is now. AFP activists […]
ARLINGTON, VA — This past Saturday, June 21, Americans for Prosperity held a National Day of Action urging Americans across the country to contact their lawmakers and demand support for the renewal of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The Day of Action is part of AFP’s national Protect Prosperity campaign to make […]
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to cancel $9.4 billion in discretionary spending as requested in President Trump’s first rescission package. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a Key Vote Alert supporting House passage and cheered the move to continue reining in federal spending and reducing government waste. AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer […]
As the House prepares to vote on President Trump’s rescissions request this week, you may be wondering: What is a rescission, and how does it work? We break down the most frequently asked questions about the process below. Q: What is a rescission? A: When you hear rescission, think “rescind.” Rescission means Congress cancels funding […]
On behalf of millions of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I urge you to support HR 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, a critical step towards delivering meaningful relief to taxpayers and right-sizing the federal government as championed by President Donald Trump. This first wave of commonsense cost-cutting measures from the White […]
Have you ever wondered how many federal agencies there are? If you haven’t, you might be surprised to learn that no one knows the answer. Not even the government! Yes, you read that right. Not even Washington knows how big the federal bureaucracy (which they created) is. Your taxes fund the federal government, but it […]
Washington, DC—Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) President and CEO Emily Seidel responded to the ongoing debate on Capitol Hill about the need to address our skyrocketing national debt while also extending and making permanent as much of the Trump tax cuts as possible before they expire at the end of the year. AFP President and CEO […]
