The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 ArticleJan 19, 2022 The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 President Joe Biden took office one year ago amid one of the worst economies in generations, but the U.S. economy has since made tremendous progress toward recovery, and workers are benefiting. Jan 19, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Lily Roberts, Andres Vinelli, 2 More Rose Khattar, Nick Buffie
How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families ReportNov 30, 2023 How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families Nov 30, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNov 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors Nov 10, 2023 DC Journal Sabrina Talukder, Nick Wilson
What kind of transportation future do we want? What kind of transportation future do we want? Nov 8, 2023 Route Fifty Kevin DeGood
How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families ReportNov 30, 2023 How the Family and Medical Leave Act Fails Veterans and Military Families The Family and Medical Leave Act offers critical access to job-protected leave but falls short for military families, military caregivers, and veterans. Nov 30, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNov 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy The new Indo-Pacific supply chain deal demonstrates how the Biden Administration's new approach to foreign and economic policy furthers its industrial strategy. Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors In the NewsNov 10, 2023 We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors In an op-ed for DC Journal, Sabrina Talukder and Nick Wilson examine the real-life impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s impending decision in United States v. Rahimi. Nov 10, 2023 DC Journal Sabrina Talukder, Nick Wilson
What kind of transportation future do we want? In the NewsNov 8, 2023 What kind of transportation future do we want? In an op-ed published by Route Fifty, Kevin DeGood explains the potential risks that integrating autonomous vehicles could pose if pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable users are not prioritized. Nov 8, 2023 Route Fifty Kevin DeGood
United States v. Rahimi: CAP Stands With Survivors VideoNov 8, 2023 United States v. Rahimi: CAP Stands With Survivors Center for American Progress staff and other advocates join the rally outside the Supreme Court before oral arguments in United States v. Rahimi. Nov 8, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Madalyn Reagan, Ashley Joo
How Ohio’s Special Election Results Will Both Protect Abortion and Affect Maternal Mortality in the State ArticleNov 8, 2023 How Ohio’s Special Election Results Will Both Protect Abortion and Affect Maternal Mortality in the State Ohio’s Issue 1 ballot initiative to codify the legal status of abortion in the state constitution affects both abortion access and maternal mortality rates. Nov 8, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Tracy Weitz, Sara Estep, 3 More Kierra B. Jones, Amina Khalique, Isabela Salas-Betsch
Domestic Violence Survivors Need More Options for Accountability as the Supreme Court Prepares To Hear Major Gun Case ArticleNov 3, 2023 Domestic Violence Survivors Need More Options for Accountability as the Supreme Court Prepares To Hear Major Gun Case United States v. Rahimi reinforces survivors’ need for alternatives to the criminal legal system for safety, justice, and accountability. Nov 3, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Kierra B. Jones
Regulatory Change To Enhance Treasury Market Stability ReportNov 2, 2023 Regulatory Change To Enhance Treasury Market Stability Nonbank financial actors have significantly disrupted U.S. and U.K. government debt markets in the past few years, but regulators can reduce some of these risks through existing authorities. Nov 2, 2023 Marc Jarsulic
5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic ArticleNov 2, 2023 5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic The labor market recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession was much faster and equitable than recoveries following the most recent recessions. Nov 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Lily Roberts
Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 ArticleNov 1, 2023 Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 States are taking action to strengthen workers’ ability to unionize and collectively bargain as well as raise job standards. Nov 1, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Karla Walter
Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation ArticleNov 1, 2023 Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation New analysis makes clear that the Inflation Reduction Act’s inflation rebates should extend to the commercial market. Nov 1, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
How Threats to IRS Funding Endanger America’s Fiscal Future Past EventOct 31, 2023 How Threats to IRS Funding Endanger America’s Fiscal Future Please join Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, in conversation with former U.S. Treasury Secretary Dr. Lawrence H. Summers on the importance of adequate funding for tax enforcement and administration to a healthy democracy. Oct 31, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Lawrence H. Summers, Jean Ross
The I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Shows Why States Should Never Control Their Own Environmental Review Process In the NewsOct 30, 2023 The I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Shows Why States Should Never Control Their Own Environmental Review Process Kevin DeGood explains how a little-known loophole in federal law allows states like Texas to rubber-stamp their own environmental reviews—even when projects are harmful. Oct 30, 2023 Streetsblog USA Kevin DeGood
How George W. Bush and Donald Trump broke America’s tax system In the NewsOct 27, 2023 How George W. Bush and Donald Trump broke America’s tax system In an op-ed published by MSNBC, Bobby Kogan argues that tax cuts are the reason the federal deficit has grown despite a strong economy. Oct 27, 2023 MSNBC Bobby Kogan
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
How States Can Use Section 1332 Waivers To Improve Health Care Affordability and Access ReportOct 23, 2023 How States Can Use Section 1332 Waivers To Improve Health Care Affordability and Access State policymakers are using innovation waivers through the Affordable Care Act to increase affordability and expand coverage access—and federal administrative action can support their efforts. Oct 23, 2023 Natasha Murphy
Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In the NewsOct 19, 2023 Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In an InsideSources op-ed, Karla Walter argues why the Biden administration’s support of prevailing wage standards will help grow the middle class. Oct 19, 2023 InsideSources Karla Walter
The Child Care Sector Is Still Struggling To Hire Workers ArticleOct 19, 2023 The Child Care Sector Is Still Struggling To Hire Workers Amid a tight labor market and lack of sustainable funding, the child care sector’s shortage of good jobs persists, exacerbating its challenge to attract and retain workers. Oct 19, 2023 Rose Khattar, Maureen Coffey
The Supreme Court Case United States v. Rahimi Underscores the Ugly Truth About Originalism and Women ArticleOct 17, 2023 The Supreme Court Case United States v. Rahimi Underscores the Ugly Truth About Originalism and Women United States v. Rahimi highlights how the U.S. Supreme Court’s adherence to originalism will fail survivors of domestic violence. Oct 17, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
Putting Health Over Profit: How Pharma Can Make Medicine More Affordable for Women ArticleOct 16, 2023 Putting Health Over Profit: How Pharma Can Make Medicine More Affordable for Women Drug companies must prioritize access to and set affordable prices for birth control and drugs that treat postpartum depression. Oct 16, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing ReportOct 12, 2023 Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing This report discusses how money flows through the pharmaceutical ecosystem and how policymakers should address high prices. Oct 12, 2023 Sam Hughes, Nicole Rapfogel
Accessing Public Capital Without Public Disclosure Past EventOct 11, 2023 Accessing Public Capital Without Public Disclosure Please join the Center for American Progress for an event to discuss the origin and potential risks of opaque private markets, and what can be done to avoid a future crisis. Oct 11, 2023 Emily Gee, The Honorable Caroline A. Crenshaw, Tyler Gellasch, 3 More Renee Jones, George Georgiev, Alexandra Thornton
State of Play: Federal Paid Leave and the Self-Employed ArticleOct 11, 2023 State of Play: Federal Paid Leave and the Self-Employed Emergency pandemic programs and proposed federal legislation offer important lessons in ensuring paid leave for the self-employed. Oct 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Creative Options To Provide Paid Leave for Self-Employed Workers ArticleOct 11, 2023 Creative Options To Provide Paid Leave for Self-Employed Workers Two states have enacted distinctive paid leave programs to expand coverage for certain self-employed workers. Oct 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
President Biden’s Worker-Centered Trade Policy: A Conversation With Ambassador Katherine Tai Past EventOct 10, 2023 President Biden’s Worker-Centered Trade Policy: A Conversation With Ambassador Katherine Tai Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation highlighting the progress of worker-centered trade policy. Oct 10, 2023 Katherine Tai, Patrick Gaspard, Katherine Tai
A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas ArticleOct 10, 2023 A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Instead of supporting the expansion of I-35, Austin should redirect funds toward expanding public transportation to provide residents with robust alternatives to driving. Oct 10, 2023 Kevin DeGood
6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People ArticleOct 5, 2023 6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People The Biden administration’s actions to strengthen the economy are helping ensure young people have a brighter future. Oct 5, 2023 Jessica Vela, Crystal Weise
Let’s Chat About 2 SCOTUS Cases That Affect Women VideoOct 4, 2023 Let’s Chat About 2 SCOTUS Cases That Affect Women The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear two cases with serious implications for women’s safety, security, and well-being, and the future of women’s rights in the United States. Oct 4, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Kierra B. Jones, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Rule on Lead Dust Levels in Child-Occupied Facilities Sign-On LetterOct 4, 2023 CAP Comments on the EPA’s Proposed Rule on Lead Dust Levels in Child-Occupied Facilities The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in response to the agency’s proposed lower lead dust hazard standards and clearance levels for child-occupied homes and child care facilities. Oct 4, 2023 Jill Rosenthal, Hailey Gibbs, Allie Schneider
CFPB Complaints State Fact Sheets: The CFPB Helps Consumers Nationwide ArticleOct 3, 2023 CFPB Complaints State Fact Sheets: The CFPB Helps Consumers Nationwide The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment across the United States, addressing consumer complaints nationwide. Oct 3, 2023 Crystal Weise, Lilith Fellowes-Granda, David Correa
Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy TestimonyOct 2, 2023 Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs; this testimony is in support of the macroeconomic fiscal policy taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession. Oct 2, 2023 Bobby Kogan
How Supreme Court Cases on Gun Violence and Abortion Will Affect Women ArticleOct 2, 2023 How Supreme Court Cases on Gun Violence and Abortion Will Affect Women In the 2023 term, the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to hear two cases, one on gun violence and one on abortion access, that will directly and disproportionately affect women. Oct 2, 2023 Sabrina Talukder
5 Immediate Shutdown Effects ArticleSep 29, 2023 5 Immediate Shutdown Effects Five things that happen right away when the federal government shuts down. Sep 29, 2023 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
How the Supreme Court’s Decision in CFPB v. CFSA Could Harm Consumers Past EventSep 28, 2023 How the Supreme Court’s Decision in CFPB v. CFSA Could Harm Consumers Please join the Center for American Progress, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and an esteemed panel for an event that will focus on the ongoing importance of a strong and independent CFPB and its track record of success. Sep 28, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Emily Gee, 3 More Elyse Hicks, Mike Pierce, Skye Perryman
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Delaware Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Delaware The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Delaware. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Florida Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Florida The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Florida. Sep 28, 2023