Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System ReportMay 25, 2023 Improving Language Access in the U.S. Asylum System The lack of adequate interpretation and translation services for asylum-seekers who are not proficient in English impedes their ability to navigate the complex immigration system. May 25, 2023 Zefitret Abera Molla
Opinion: The GOP wants to put work requirements on Medicaid recipients. That could be devastating for thousands of Americans In the NewsMay 16, 2023 Opinion: The GOP wants to put work requirements on Medicaid recipients. That could be devastating for thousands of Americans Mia Ives-Rublee explains how instituting Medicaid work requirements could be detrimental to thousands of Americans. May 16, 2023 CNN Mia Ives-Rublee
5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All ReportMay 4, 2023 5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All State governments are taking the lead in implementing no-cost school meal programs to eliminate administrative and financial burdens for students, families, and school staff. May 4, 2023 Allie Pearce, Akilah Alleyne, Anona Neal
The Inflation Reduction Act Is Building a Clean Energy Economy and Good-Paying Jobs TestimonyApr 27, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act Is Building a Clean Energy Economy and Good-Paying Jobs Trevor Higgins, senior vice president of the Energy and Environment department at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals; the testimony is in support of the Inflation Reduction Act and its historic investments in American households and jobs aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a clean energy economy. Apr 27, 2023 Trevor Higgins
Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Proposal Would Undo Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act ArticleApr 26, 2023 Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Proposal Would Undo Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act Leaders in the House Republican caucus are trying to gut the Biden administration’s climate law; here’s what Americans stand to lose. Apr 26, 2023 Rachel Chang
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville In the NewsApr 3, 2023 Government can actually work, just ask Maysville Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities. Apr 3, 2023 the New Bern Sun Journal Schumata Brown
Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyMar 14, 2023 Washington Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Washington State House in support of S.B. 5284, a bill that would strengthen campaign-related spending disclosure requirements and limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Mar 14, 2023 Michael Sozan
The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution In the NewsMar 9, 2023 The Biden administration must take a tougher stance on soot pollution Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, and Jill Rosenthal have published a new op-ed in The Hill urging the Biden administration to strengthen standards on soot pollution. Mar 9, 2023 The Hill Sarah Millender, Auburn Bell, Jill Rosenthal
CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List Sign-On LetterFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Request for Information Regarding Public Transparency on the Low-Financial-Value Postsecondary Programs List In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Madison Weiss provides recommendations on the low-financial-value postsecondary programs list. Feb 23, 2023 Madison Weiss
CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation Sign-On LetterFeb 23, 2023 CAP’s Comment on the Income-Driven Repayment Regulation In a comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Bradley D. Custer discusses income-driven repayment regulation and the need for a student loan repayment system with a functional safety net. Feb 23, 2023 Bradley D. Custer
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations TestimonyFeb 22, 2023 Hawaii Bill Would Limit Political Spending by Foreign-Influenced U.S. Corporations Michael Sozan, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the Hawaii Senate in support of S.B. 1179, a bill that would limit political spending by U.S. corporations with appreciable foreign ownership. Feb 22, 2023 Michael Sozan
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 Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Past EventSep 14, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Please join the Center for American Progress for a multipanel discussion with OMB Director Shalanda Young, one of the key officials responsible for implementing the IRA, and everyday Americans about the Inflation Reduction Act and what it will mean for the United States and the American people. Sep 14, 2022
How States and Cities Can Benefit From Climate Investments in the Inflation Reduction Act ReportAug 25, 2022 How States and Cities Can Benefit From Climate Investments in the Inflation Reduction Act State and local governments will receive financial and technical support from the Biden administration to help them achieve success under the Inflation Reduction Act, but they must also be prepared to stand up ambitious programs in their communities. Aug 25, 2022 Chris Chyung, Sam Ricketts, Kirsten Jurich, 4 More Elisia Hoffman, Frances Sawyer, Justin Balik, Kate Johnson
The Economic Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Past EventAug 4, 2022 The Economic Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Please join us and a panel of eminent economists to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act will strengthen the economy. Aug 4, 2022
The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security ArticleMay 26, 2022 The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security President Biden must capitalize on hosting this year’s Summit of the Americas to galvanize a regional security strategy that centers climate action. May 26, 2022 Joel Martinez, Frances Colón
Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Past EventFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on actions taken by the Biden administration to center racial equity in the federal government and the policies and path forward to bend the arc of racial justice toward equity in the years ahead. Feb 17, 2022
These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget ArticleFeb 11, 2022 These 6 Priorities Show the Need for a Robust Domestic Discretionary Budget Funding for government agencies expires on March 11; rather than pass another stopgap bill, Congress must pass full-year appropriations that adequately support the nation’s priorities and needs. Feb 11, 2022 Nick Buffie, Jessica Yin, Marquisha Johns, 2 More Jill Rosenthal, Seth Hanlon
The United States Could Be in the Early Days of a Domestic Insurgency ArticleJan 19, 2021 The United States Could Be in the Early Days of a Domestic Insurgency Trump and his allies have incited an insurrection but the movement may outlast his administration. Jan 19, 2021 Katrina Mulligan
Fiscal and Management Accountability at the Pentagon ArticleSep 22, 2020 Fiscal and Management Accountability at the Pentagon A House-Senate Conference Committee is considering a key provision on Pentagon management that would impact accountability and how taxpayer dollars are spent. Sep 22, 2020 Rudy deLeon, Brent Woolfork
Advancing the U.S. Nonfederal Movement to Support the Paris Agreement ReportNov 6, 2017 Advancing the U.S. Nonfederal Movement to Support the Paris Agreement The climate alliances among U.S. states, cities, and businesses could become global players in the fight against climate change. Nov 6, 2017 Gwynne Taraska, Howard Marano
Smart on Crime: An Alternative to the Tough vs. Soft Debate ArticleMay 12, 2017 Smart on Crime: An Alternative to the Tough vs. Soft Debate The choice between being soft or tough on crime is a relic of the past. The question now is whether you are smart on crime. May 12, 2017 Ed Chung
A Renewed Promise: How Promise Zones Can Help Re-Shape the Federal Place-Based Agenda Past EventMay 20, 2014 A Renewed Promise: How Promise Zones Can Help Re-Shape the Federal Place-Based Agenda May 20, 2014
Roe 2.0: Strategies for the Next Generation of Reproductive Rights Activism Past EventJan 16, 2013 Roe 2.0: Strategies for the Next Generation of Reproductive Rights Activism Jan 16, 2013
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
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.