Policy Corner

As Congress works to shape the future of digital assets, three important bills—H.R. 1919, H.R. 3633, and S. 1582—offer a strong, commonsense path forward. These proposals support innovation, protect individual freedom, and limit the reach of government—key principles that help people and businesses thrive. The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (H.R. 1919), led by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN), would stop the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that could be used to track Americans’ financial activity. The Digital Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633), sponsored by Reps. French Hill (R-AR) and Glenn Thompson (R-PA), helps innovators by clearly defining which federal agency oversees which type of digital asset. Both of these bills passed the House and now move to the Senate for further consideration. The GENIUS Act (S. 1582), introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN), is already advancing in the Senate and is on its way to becoming law. It creates a smart, light-touch framework for stablecoins—digital assets tied to the dollar—and allows both states and the federal government to oversee them. This approach supports innovation and consumer choice while keeping strong protections in place. Together, these bills offer a better way to handle digital assets—one that keeps government in check, encourages growth, and helps America […]

AFP along with many allies will continue to champion enactment of these reforms around the nation at the federal and state levels, helping to solidify the desirable flexible work career paths our workforce demands while increasing affordable access to benefits that have been undermined too long by governmental barriers.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation today released a report of its amicus engagement during the October 2024 Supreme Court term.

On July 14, Sofia Hamilton testified in opposition to H.2562/S.1568, An Act to Create a Nicotine Free Generation.

Austen Bannan joins ‘American Potential’ to break down two urgent issues costing Americans time, opportunity and tax dollars: outdated rules that make it nearly impossible to fire underperforming federal works, and laws that prevent gig works from getting the portable benefits they need.

Many Americans’ property taxes are high and rising due to local governments’ wasteful spending and revenue diversions. State legislators can address these problems.

AFP is committed to helping Congress approve the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, rescissions requests, and other ways to get federal finances back on solid ground. Senator Johnson is right to call for getting spending under control. We hope his report helps his colleagues take on this challenge and elevate the structural solutions for Congress to create an effective regular order that supports responsible federal policymaking.

A coalition of organizations led by Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP Foundation) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Stovall v. Jefferson County Board of Education, a pivotal case concerning government transparency and the misuse of copyright law to block access to public records.

Ahead of a June 7 deadline, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF), submitted a public comment in support of the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) civil service reform rule referenced as Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service, (RIN 3206-AO80), as published at 90 Fed. Reg. 17,182 (Apr. 23, 2025).

Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP Foundation) filed a public comment on how certificate-of-need (CON) laws harm patients and stifle innovation in the health care industry. AFP Foundation submitted the comment to the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s newly launched Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force (Task Force).