Bipartisan Policy Center Action

👏 We applaud @HouseForeignGOP and @HouseForeign for working together to advance the bipartisan DOMINANCE ACT at today’s markup.  This bill plays a crucial role in national security, helping the U.S. build trusted partnerships to access reliable sources of critical minerals.

Gas prices have risen ~36% since February, and lawmakers from both parties have proposed suspending the federal gas tax. Drivers might save 10-16 cents/gallon, but it could add ~$12B to the federal deficit. We explain what Congress is weighing:

BPC Action applauds @CongressmanGT & @RepBonamici for leading the bipartisan Skill Savings Account Act! The bill aligns with BPC's Commission on the American Workforce recommendations to help Americans reskill and upskill, building a stronger workforce & more competitive economy.

2026 has brought headline after headline about how poorly Congress is doing. @kevinrkosar points out that--against the tide--some members like @RepBice are trying to turn the ship around. @BPC_Bipartisan is proud to continue working with her and the ModSub to deliver Americans the representative government they deserve.

#NSBW: BPC’s Commission on the American Workforce recommends ways policymakers can support small businesses and the workforce 👷‍♀️ 📋 Take a look here: ow.ly/Q33O50YSMTV

👶 Today, we celebrate Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! With 70% of children under six living in households where all parents work, affordable #ChildCare supports labor force participation, family financial stability, and economic competitiveness. ow.ly/eWBK50YSLtu

📨Read BPCA’s letter to Secretary Bessent on ensuring the success of these tax credits: bpcaction.org/ensuring-succe…

💡The 45F and 45S tax credits help small businesses provide child care and paid family and medical leave to their workers, supporting both families and the economy. ➡️ This #NSBW, we urge the administration to provide clear guidance and elevate recent changes to these credits.

💡 Check out Recommendation 10 of BPC’s report from the Commission on the American Workforce. It highlights the importance of strengthening the teacher pipeline to effectively prepare and support educators to meet diverse student needs: bipartisanpolicy.org/report/a-natio…

🧑‍🏫🍎 Happy National Teacher’s Day! As BPCA celebrates all those who train future American workers, we emphasize the role of teachers in developing the nation’s most valuable asset—the talent and productivity of the American people.

🏘️ What will it take to actually build affordable housing? What reforms, financing innovations, and new building methods can lower costs? 🎙️Join us today at 11 a.m. ET for the second #HousingInnovators event, focused on building the future of adorable housing. Join us ➡️ ow.ly/Wmnz50YSGRA

#NSBW: Small businesses can benefit from the expansion of access to Paid Family and Medical Leave. 🔗 Read about how the I-PLAN Act and the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act will support both small businesses and workers: ow.ly/2O6w50YSMo6

We applaud the introduction of the Energy Security Pacts Act by @ChrisCoons & @SenatorRicketts! 🌎 Partnering with allies to build resilient #criticalmineral supply chains & reduce dependence on China is a vital step toward diversifying global supply chains.

🎉 BPCA is celebrating National Small Business Week! Reducing barriers for employers by streamlining federal requirements across work-based learning and apprenticeship programs helps small businesses offer high-quality work experiences for all learners. ow.ly/n8fO50YSJj5

⚙️Miscellaneous: The Agriculture Innovation Act would help farmers make informed economic decisions regarding conservation practice. It’s time to support American producers, families, and rural communities and pass a bipartisan #FarmBill.

⚡️Energy: The Farm to Fly Act advances the development of sustainable aviation fuel ✈️ We urge Congress to include it in comprehensive farm bill reauthorization.

A #FarmBill is critical to supporting rural and urban communities 🤝 🚨As Congress continues work on this package following the House’s passage, BPC Action urges policymakers to collaborate on a bipartisan bill that includes the following provisions: ow.ly/iwRg50YTw99