Making CTC and EITC Expansions Permanent Would Reduce Poverty and Grow the Economy ArticleSep 21, 2021 Making CTC and EITC Expansions Permanent Would Reduce Poverty and Grow the Economy The child tax credit and earned income tax credit benefit low-income and working families, help families get back to work, and promote future work, while lifting children out of poverty and alleviating hunger. Sep 21, 2021 Arohi Pathak
Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade ArticleMay 8, 2024 Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade Permanently extending the Trump tax cuts would cost $400 billion per year and give the largest tax cut to extremely rich households. May 8, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System ArticleApr 29, 2024 Barriers to Employment for LGBTQI+ People Who Are Affected by the Criminal Legal System It is crucial for states and the federal government to pass protections that support equitable access to employment for LGBTQI+ people with records. Apr 29, 2024 Cait Smith
8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers ArticleApr 9, 2024 8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers The Biden administration is raising pay, building power, and improving living standards for service workers across the economy—including fast-food cooks, call center workers, teachers, home care workers, and federal employees. Apr 9, 2024 Karla Walter
The CFPB Is Cleaning Up Junk Fees ReportApr 9, 2024 The CFPB Is Cleaning Up Junk Fees The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken a series of actions to cut excessive and hidden junk fees in the financial marketplace, which will save consumers billions of dollars. Apr 9, 2024 Lilith Fellowes-Granda, David Correa
2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo ArticleMar 25, 2024 2023 Survey of DACA Recipients Highlights Economic Advancement, Continued Uncertainty Amid Legal Limbo The ninth annual survey of DACA recipients illustrates DACA’s role in empowering individuals and communities while strengthening the U.S. economy and highlights the need for a pathway to citizenship. Mar 25, 2024 Tom K. Wong, Ignacia Rodriguez Kmec, Diana Pliego, 4 More Karen Fierro Ruiz, Silva Mathema, Trinh Q. Truong, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMar 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps. Mar 20, 2024 David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMar 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Fact Sheet: Using Modular Building To Increase Affordable Housing Stock Fact SheetMar 13, 2024 Fact Sheet: Using Modular Building To Increase Affordable Housing Stock Modular building could reduce construction costs, making building new homes more affordable. Mar 13, 2024 Michela Zonta
Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain ArticleFeb 22, 2024 Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in 2023, disabled people made record-breaking employment gains in a tight labor market; policymakers, however, must do more to close persistent gaps. Feb 22, 2024 Kennedy Andara, Anona Neal, Rose Khattar
Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Past EventFeb 16, 2024 Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Please Join the Center for American Progress for the launch of the "Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy." Feb 16, 2024 Navin Nayak, Sara Estep, Heather Boushey, 9 More Emily Gee, Jocelyn Frye, Emily Martin, Deborah J. Vagins, Deborah J. Vagins, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Laura Rodriguez, Sen. Tina Smith, Lael Brainard
3 Ways States Can Improve Child Support ArticleFeb 1, 2024 3 Ways States Can Improve Child Support Decades of problems with distribution, debt, and enforcement have undermined the child support program’s ability to serve low-income families. Feb 1, 2024 Kyle Ross
Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave This fact sheet provides an overview of opportunities to expand unpaid family and medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace ReportJan 17, 2024 Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace Protections against age discrimination, enhanced workforce supports, and a higher minimum wage are needed to advance equity for older women. Jan 17, 2024 Beth Almeida, Christian E. Weller
Recent Health Savings Account (HSA) Expansion Proposals Are Costly and Misguided ArticleDec 13, 2023 Recent Health Savings Account (HSA) Expansion Proposals Are Costly and Misguided New HSA proposals expand tax shelters for the wealthy while failing to address health care affordability challenges. Dec 13, 2023 Jean Ross, Andrea Ducas
How States Can Equitably Deliver Home Electrification Rebates ReportNov 3, 2023 How States Can Equitably Deliver Home Electrification Rebates State and Tribal authorities must prioritize exhausting and distributing more than $4.5 billion through the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program directly to low- and moderate-income households in order to decarbonize the nation’s most climate-vulnerable, energy-burdened homes. Nov 3, 2023 Jasia Smith
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
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
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
The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Past EventOct 4, 2023 The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy. Oct 4, 2023 Frances Colón, Laura Rodriguez, Emmy Ruiz
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
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
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Illinois Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Illinois The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Illinois. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Indiana Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Indiana The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Indiana. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Alaska Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Alaska The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Alaska. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Alabama Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Alabama The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Alabama. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Kansas Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Kansas The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Kansas. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Colorado Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Colorado The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Colorado. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Connecticut Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Connecticut The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Connecticut. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Hampshire Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Hampshire The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in New Hampshire. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Mexico Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in New Mexico The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in New Mexico. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in North Carolina Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in North Carolina The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in North Carolina. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Ohio Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Ohio The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Ohio. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Rhode Island Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Rhode Island The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Rhode Island. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in South Dakota Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in South Dakota The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in South Dakota. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Tennessee Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Tennessee The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Tennessee. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Utah Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Utah The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Utah. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Vermont Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Vermont The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Vermont. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Washington Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Washington The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Washington. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Wyoming Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Wyoming The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Wyoming. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Wisconsin Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Wisconsin The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Wisconsin. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in West Virginia Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in West Virginia The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in West Virginia. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in South Carolina Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in South Carolina The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in South Carolina. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Oklahoma Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Oklahoma The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Oklahoma. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in North Dakota Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in North Dakota The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in North Dakota. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Nevada Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Nevada The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Nevada. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Montana Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Montana The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Montana. Sep 28, 2023
Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Missouri Fact SheetSep 28, 2023 Analysis of CFPB Complaints by State: Helping Consumers in Missouri The CFPB has stood up for everyday consumers and fought against unfair treatment in Missouri. Sep 28, 2023
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