The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty ArticleApr 13, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act Will Significantly Address LGBTQ Poverty LGBTQ people—particularly LGBTQ people of color and transgender people—were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARPA’s investments are a critical first step on the road to recovery. Apr 13, 2021 Sharita Gruberg
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes ArticleAug 3, 2021 Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes Aug 3, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts ReportMar 10, 2021 American Rescue Plan Could Help Prevent State Public Higher Education Cuts Mar 10, 2021 Victoria Yuen
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
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMar 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery ArticleMar 7, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFeb 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future ArticleDec 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations ArticleDec 9, 2022 Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations The U.S. economy remains stronger than many of its global counterparts, despite global economic pressures. Dec 9, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? ArticleNov 7, 2022 What Will Happen if Congress Fails To Further Fund COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests, and Treatments? The lack of funding for COVID-19 response has left the country unprepared for a possible surge of the coronavirus this winter and beyond. Nov 7, 2022 Jill Rosenthal
Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security ArticleOct 20, 2022 Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security Women and their families should find some current financial pressures—fueled partly by the gender wage gap—alleviated by recent policy wins, particularly if policymakers prioritize implementing new pathways to good jobs for women in the years ahead. Oct 20, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar, Beth Almeida, 1 More Isabela Salas-Betsch
ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs ArticleOct 12, 2022 ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in community responder programs that reduce reliance on law enforcement and provide communities with meaningful emergency management support. Oct 12, 2022 Akua Amaning
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act ArticleSep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This CAP Action collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The American Rescue Plan Has Helped State and Local Governments Invest in Community Safety ReportAug 15, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Has Helped State and Local Governments Invest in Community Safety With the support of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, state governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in proven crime reduction strategies that go beyond traditional law enforcement efforts to support communities at risk of violence. Aug 15, 2022 Akua Amaning
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
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