Center for American Progress

The Center for American Progress (CAP) is a forward-thinking organization focused on public policy research and advocacy. CAP's mission is "to enhance the lives of all Americans by promoting bold, progressive ideas along with effective leadership and coordinated efforts." The organization offers a liberal perspective on various economic and social topics and is based in Washington, D.C.

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Congressional Republicans' Reconciliation Plan Could Cost a Working-Class Family Thousands More Per Year

1 month ago | americanprogress.org | Emily Gee |Sara Partridge |Kyle Ross |Colin Seeberger

By contrast, the legislation would provide enormous tax giveaways for the wealthy, providing around $1.5 trillion in tax breaks for the top 5 percent of income earners. In fact, under the House Ways and Means Committee proposal, the top 0.1 percent of earners would receive around the same tax cut in aggregate as Americans in the bottom half of earners combined. A billionaire with an income in the top 0.1 percent by income would receive a tax break of $279,038.
Congressional Republicans’ Proposals To Slash Medicaid Could Cost Tens of Thousands of Lives - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Steve Bonitatibus

Medicaid cuts would result in widespread coverage losses, which could lead to 15,400 deaths due to work reporting requirements or roughly 34,200 deaths from reduced federal funding each year.
How Federal Funding Cuts Could Unravel Medicaid Expansion in 12 States - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org

If Congress reduces federal matching rates, 12 states may reverse their Medicaid expansion, eliminating Medicaid coverage for more than 3.6 million people.
How the Trump Administration’s Economic and Public Health Policies Are Driving Up Egg Prices - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Bianca Serbin

The Trump administration’s mishandling of the avian flu outbreak is raising prices for businesses and families.
Trump’s Trade War is a Major Economic and Strategic Blunder - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Bianca Serbin

Despite proclaiming it “liberation day,” the Trump administration’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy, increasing inflation, and leaving America isolated on the world stage.
Managing the Climate Change-Fueled Property Insurance Crisis

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Lilith Fellowes-Granda |Alexandra Thornton

Issues [1] Introduction and summary Over the past year, the United States has experienced a series of destructive natural catastrophes. For example, 2025 began with weekslong wildfires affecting Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, taking the lives of 29 people; burning more than 58,000 acres of land; destroying 16,000 homes, businesses, and other structures;1 and displacing more than 100,000 residents.2 In September 2024, Hurricane Helene demolished the American Southeast,3 with...
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do for U.S. Consumers, Workers, and Businesses? - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Beatrice Aronson

Trump’s tariffs could cost American households $5,200 annually, but they are unlikely to create jobs, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, or improve America’s standing in the world.
How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe - Center for American Progress

2 months ago | americanprogress.org | Steve Bonitatibus

Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress.
The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB

Mar 20, 2025 | americanprogress.org | Lilith Fellowes-Granda |Alexandra Thornton

Issues [1] Center for American Progress The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB Share Most Americans can’t afford to lose money to corporations that cheat them or to banks and credit card companies that charge excessive fees, and they need somewhere to turn for help. They may not realize that the fine print on their car loan says the company can repossess the car after one missed payment or that a term buried several pages into their family’s home...
Women’s Initiative - Center for American Progress

Mar 15, 2025 | americanprogress.org | Shanee Simhoni

The Women’s Initiative develops robust, progressive policies and solutions to ensure all women can participate in the economy and live healthy, productive lives.