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Nearly 250 years ago, the greatest experiment in self-government began with seven simple words: “When in the course of human events …” The founders believed governments exist to protect rights — not grant them. It was meant to be restrained, transparent, and accountable, allowing freedom and opportunity to grow from the bottom up. That belief […]
When energy prices rise, many look to Washington for more regulations. But prosperity is built by people, not dictated by politicians. That’s why we launched the “Road to Prosperity” tour, to hear from those who work to power America’s future. We found that communities are ready to power the future, create jobs, and embrace prosperity. […]
Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity’s grassroots volunteers and supporters across the nation, we urge you to vote “NO” on H.R. 1834, the Jeffries Obamacare Bailout bill, which would reinstate, for an additional three years and without any reforms, the temporary, pandemic-era Biden Covid Credits that expired on January 1st, at a cost […]
This is a guest blog written by Emily Seidel, Americans for Prosperity’s president and CEO. Real change rarely happens by accident. It happens because people show up, do the work, and stay engaged long after the spotlight moves on. Americans for Prosperity has built its work around that principle. With permanent, nationwide grassroots infrastructure operating […]
Why are so many fighting to make ACA subsidy expansions permanent? We’ve heard it before: “We can’t let the temporary Affordable Care Act expansions expire because so many depend on them.” In reality, when the expansions expire, the U.S. Treasury will cover 80% of the cost of a health insurance policy, on average, compared to […]
America’s West isn’t just beautiful, it’s extremely powerful. From Colorado’s innovative drill pads to Wyoming’s world-class coal mines to Utah’s high-tech natural gas rigs, the West hosts some of the most abundant and reliable energy resources on earth. Our “Road to Prosperity” tour witnessed this energy potential firsthand. But we also saw something else: Washington’s […]
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to President Trump’s executive order this afternoon rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration’s decision to move forward with rescheduling cannabis is an important step toward modernizing federal policy. Americans for Prosperity hopes to build on this progress […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 4776, the “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act” by a bipartisan vote of 221 YEA to 196 NAY. The bill could help lower energy costs by making it easier to build new power plants through the streamlining of environmental reviews, setting predictable and enforceable guidelines and timelines for agencies, and reducing unnecessary litigation around energy projects. The bill also represents the most significant reform […]
AFP urges lawmakers to rally around patient-focused solutions that lower costs and increase choice—because Americans want leaders who fight for them, not for insurance companies. WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today highlighted President Trump’s call to put health care dollars directly into patients’ hands, underscoring an opportunity for Republicans to lead on affordability and choice. In […]
