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The Senate is expected to act on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act this week.
Before it does, get up to speed on the most comprehensive permitting bill to date with our section-by-section breakdown ➡️ ow.ly/x2zZ51050qa
Ahead of yesterday’s 73-25 cloture vote on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, @SenCapito (R-WV) quoted @XanFishman, BPC’s executive vice president of energy, about why permitting reform is key to reducing costs, improving quality of life, and growing our economy.
A permitting system that works is key to building the energy infrastructure the country needs. Learn more about the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: ow.ly/pVjL5105BJT
Families juggle child care, paid leave, school, and work as one connected system, which is why our research examines how they fit together. Our Human Capital newsletter delivers the latest on what shapes life for working families, straight to your inbox.
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Want to dig into the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act? Our BAAJA resource hub brings together explainers, analysis, and commentary on the bill from across the political spectrum, all in one place ➡️
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The Senate just voted to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a key procedural step for the most comprehensive permitting bill to date.
Catch up on what’s in the bill, including what changed in the manager’s amendment: ow.ly/vBC15105fl5
📸 BPC attended today’s press conference on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act ahead of the Senate’s 5:30 p.m. ET vote to proceed.
Our section-by-section explainer is now updated with changes from the manager’s amendment ➡️ ow.ly/aty05105bBm
Congress is back and permitting reform is at the top of the Senate’s agenda. If you want to understand the latest on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, subscribe to our Energy newsletter.
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Health care affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing American families, from monthly premiums to long-term care.
Zach Gaumer, BPC’s vice president of health policy, spoke with @GregIacurci at @CNBC about what the midterm elections could mean for costs. Read the article here to understand how the new congress could affect health care affordability:
Democrats take Congress in a blue wave. Here's what it means for your money cnbc.com/2026/11/04/blue-wav…
Looking for more information on what’s affecting the cost of health care, especially for older Americans? Join us December 1 for a webinar on supporting family caregivers and direct care workers, the third in our Aging of America series. Register: bipartisanpolicy.org/event/a…
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🔌 Electricity bills are rising. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act aims to bring costs down by speeding new power onto the grid and improving how transmission is planned.
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Here’s how BAAJA tackles affordability: ow.ly/GoVk51050VJ
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A manager’s amendment to the Senate permitting bill was just released yesterday. Our explainer on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is updated with what changed.
Get caught up before expected Senate action tomorrow: bipartisanpolicy.org/explain…
How is AI changing jobs? October added 165,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1%, but #AI is already reshaping the skills employers want.
Explore our Skills Data Dashboard, built on millions of job postings: ow.ly/pfyz5104IAB
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Your child could qualify for a new federal scholarship starting next year.
If your household earns under a certain level, your child can go to public school, and your state opted in, that could be money to help their education.
Our brief breaks it down: ow.ly/ETmQ5104Iwb
How is AI changing jobs? October added 165,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1%, but #AI is already reshaping the skills employers want. Explore our Skills Data Dashboard, built on millions of job postings ⤵️
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Housing affordability could be a top priority for the next Congress. @andybwinkler, BPC’s managing director of housing and infrastructure policy, spoke with @HousingWire's Tyler Williams about what comes next for federal housing policy, including a potential second housing bill. Read the full story here:
With affordability a top voter issue this election cycle, housing is potentially positioned as a major focus for the next Congress:
housingwire.com/articles/con…
Want to go beyond the headlines? BPC’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Implementation Tracker is the best way to see how this year’s landmark housing legislation is being put into practice. Explore it here: ow.ly/ag1c5104GC2
Permitting reform could lower the costs that Americans pay for energy. @XanFishman, executive vice president of BPC’s Energy program, spoke with @CalliePatteson and Maydeen Merino of @dcexaminer's Daily on Energy on why passing a bipartisan deal now serves both parties. Read it here: washingtonexaminer.com/daily…
Permitting is the “great enabler” of energy policy. In a @dcexaminer piece, @XanFishman explains what energy could look like in the next Congress. For the other energy goals Congress may have, they’ll depend on getting permitting reform done first. Read it here: washingtonexaminer.com/polic…
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The next Congress will have to deal with a capacity problem.
📉 House committee staff: down 38% since 1977
👥 Member office staff: capped at 18 full-time employees since 1975
📈 Average district size: up from 470,000 to 770,000 people
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Clinical AI tools could mean better care at lower costs, but the harder question is how to pay for them. Our Health newsletter is a great way to keep up with innovations in health policy—subscribe now to get it in your inbox next week.
We also look at how our youth mental health priorities made it into bipartisan legislation, our upcoming webinar on caregivers and direct care workers, and what it means for you.
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You voted in the midterms. 🗳️ Ever wonder what happens after you turn in your ballot?
Every state tests its voting equipment, audits the results, and lets the public observe. Here’s how your vote is protected:
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The U.S. housing supply is short an estimated 1.5 million to 7.3 million homes, a gap that contributes to why families pay more for housing. BPC's Terwilliger Center newsletter is how you keep up with the bipartisan work to close it.
In this month’s issue: whether the Build America, Buy America Act is adding delays and costs to affordable housing, eviction prevention nationwide, and the story of BPC's role in helping the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become law.
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Congress returns on Monday and permitting reform is at the top of the Senate’s agenda. If you want to understand the latest on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, subscribe to our Energy newsletter.
Get our analysis in your inbox: ow.ly/jhRA5103UYC