Policy Corner

On this Constitution Day, we should remember that the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright reaffirms our founding principles. By ending Chevron deference, the Court has helped to restore the separation of powers, strengthen judicial independence, and offer Congress a chance to reclaim its Article I authority.

Americans for Prosperity submitted a comment in response to the Department of Justice’s Request for Information regarding state laws that significantly and adversely affect the national economy or interstate commerce.

Balanced budget rules are normal and necessary.

AFP is excited to share with congressional staff policy proposals to codify Executive Orders that AFP believes, should be prioritized for introduction following the recess. These include policy proposals to “spring clean” the Code of Federal Regulations, promote greater choice in healthcare, protect individual freedom and promote technological process, and facilitate critical energy infrastructure by streamlining federal permitting.

A thriving economy depends on a steady flow of affordable energy, and permitting reform is a vital road we must travel to get there.

The full report provides model legislation, success stories, and additional resources to equip reform-minded policymakers.

States can pursue various options to reduce regulatory burdens and provide much-needed accountability and transparency to the regulatory process.

When Congress writes vague laws, it cedes power to the executive branch. If lawmakers want to reclaim their constitutional role, and prevent future abuses like those uncovered in the CHIPS Act, they must start with better legislative drafting.

The nation is being held back from energy abundance by overly burdensome permitting processes. Americans are already struggling with inflated costs from the Biden Administration and should not be subject to spiking energy costs as well.

Constitutional and statutory rules for budget balance are standard in U.S. states and in other prosperous countries. To restore sound finances and inspire more bottom-up, effective, and comprehensive budgeting, the United States should adopt this global best practice. A robust competition between BBAs in the House is the place to start.