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
Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. ArticleMar 18, 2024 Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Business Formation Are Booming Across the U.S. Applications for new businesses, the number of startups, and the total number of businesses have skyrocketed across U.S. states and counties since 2021. Mar 18, 2024 Brendan Duke
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 Patrick Gaspard
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
The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession ArticleJul 26, 2022 The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession Economists have long considered many indicators—including the state of the labor market, which is still booming—when determining if the United States is in a recession. Jul 26, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 ReportApr 28, 2022 Biden’s Jobs Boom: How Policies Boosted the Labor Market Recovery in 2021 President Biden’s signature legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act, accelerated the economic recovery when it lost momentum; further fiscal steps are necessary to maintain this momentum and reduce economic inequality. Apr 28, 2022 Christian E. Weller
TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises ReportApr 5, 2022 TANF Must Be Able To Respond Faster and Stronger to Economic Crises By reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as a strong automatic stabilizer, policymakers can keep millions of Americans out of poverty and counteract recessionary pressures. Apr 5, 2022 Justin Schweitzer
5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care ArticleMar 23, 2022 5 Strategies for Equitable Implementation of Public Investments in Child Care States received an influx of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to stabilize their child care industries. Key policy strategies that center equity ensure that these funds reach the people who need them most. Mar 23, 2022 MK Falgout, Hailey Gibbs
The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary ReportMar 21, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Shored Up Child Care, But a Long-Term Solution Is Necessary The American Rescue Plan provided much-needed funding to protect the child care sector from collapse, but long-term investments are critical to achieve lasting infrastructural change. Mar 21, 2022 Hailey Gibbs, MK Falgout
The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Past EventMar 14, 2022 The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Lessons Learned on Alleviating Poverty and Building an Equitable Economy Mar 14, 2022
The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions ReportMar 14, 2022 The ARP Grew the Economy, Reduced Poverty, and Eased Financial Hardship for Millions Data show that in just one year, the 2021 American Rescue Plan eased hardship for millions of Americans and demonstrated the need for further federal investment to build a long-term, equitable economy that works for all. Mar 14, 2022 Kyle Ross, Arohi Pathak, Seth Hanlon, 6 More Mia Ives-Rublee, Justin Schweitzer, Michela Zonta, Natasha Murphy, Osub Ahmed, Marina Zhavoronkova
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
The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers ReportNov 22, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers American Rescue Plan funding allows state and local governments to invest in employment solutions for their residents, including skills training, career pathways in educational settings, child care, and other basic needs. Nov 22, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Arohi Pathak
How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality ReportSep 22, 2021 How Weak Safety Net Policies Exacerbate Regional and Racial Inequality While all low-income individuals and families, particularly those of color, struggle to avoid falling into poverty, some receive less support solely because of where they live. Sep 22, 2021 Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines, Bradley Hardy, Justin Schweitzer
Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes ArticleAug 3, 2021 Inflation and Making Ends Meet: Increasing Real Household Incomes A temporary bump in inflation limited to a few items obscures the fact that policies such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution would boost incomes for Americans. Aug 3, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
The True Cost of High-Quality Child Care Across the United States ReportJun 28, 2021 The True Cost of High-Quality Child Care Across the United States Increased public investment in child care is needed to help families access high-quality, affordable child care that meets their needs. Jun 28, 2021 Simon Workman
Optimizing Distribution of American Rescue Plan Funds To Stabilize Child Care ReportMay 17, 2021 Optimizing Distribution of American Rescue Plan Funds To Stabilize Child Care Community-based intermediary organizations can help states quickly deliver the American Rescue Plan’s $24 billion child care relief and stabilization fund to child care providers. May 17, 2021 MK Falgout
The Path to Higher, More Inclusive Economic Growth and Good Jobs ReportApr 27, 2021 The Path to Higher, More Inclusive Economic Growth and Good Jobs The enacted American Rescue Plan and the proposed American Jobs Plan should only be the start of the federal government’s bold investments to boost economic growth for all. Apr 27, 2021 Andres Vinelli, Christian E. Weller
Help Is Here Weekly Roundup: How the American Rescue Plan Benefits State and Local Governments ArticleApr 19, 2021 Help Is Here Weekly Roundup: How the American Rescue Plan Benefits State and Local Governments See CAP Action’s weekly roundup of local stories and social media highlights from elected officials across the United States on how the American Rescue Plan is benefiting their communities. Apr 19, 2021
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
Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers From COVID-19 ReportMar 11, 2021 Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers From COVID-19 The American Rescue Plan expands health coverage and affordability for millions of people as the country climbs out of the coronavirus crisis. Mar 11, 2021 Emily Gee, Thomas Waldrop
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 States cut funding for public higher education by $1.9 billion this year; they must take advantage of state and local aid in the latest stimulus bill to avoid budget cuts next year. Mar 10, 2021 Victoria Yuen
The Direct Cash Assistance and Tax Cuts in the American Rescue Plan Act ArticleMar 9, 2021 The Direct Cash Assistance and Tax Cuts in the American Rescue Plan Act Cash benefits and tax cuts provided through the ARPA will help lay the groundwork for a rapid economic recovery. Mar 9, 2021 Seth Hanlon, Galen Hendricks
Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan ArticleMar 4, 2021 Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan Faith-based organizations have a long history of fighting for economic justice. Mar 4, 2021 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
New Hampshire Needs the American Rescue Plan Fact SheetFeb 26, 2021 New Hampshire Needs the American Rescue Plan The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on New Hampshire communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class New Hampshirites are able to weather the storm. Feb 26, 2021 Ryan Zamarripa, Lily Roberts
Nevada Supports—and Needs—the American Rescue Plan Fact SheetFeb 26, 2021 Nevada Supports—and Needs—the American Rescue Plan The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Nevada communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Nevadans are able to weather the storm. Feb 26, 2021 Ryan Zamarripa, Lily Roberts
Montana Needs the American Rescue Plan Fact SheetFeb 26, 2021 Montana Needs the American Rescue Plan The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant economic recession are still wreaking havoc on Montana communities. President Biden and Congress must act boldly to ensure that working-class Montanans are able to weather the storm. Feb 26, 2021 Ryan Zamarripa, Lily Roberts
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