Margaret Spellings

Technology and the economy are rapidly changing and America's workforce system is not ready for it. The @BPC_Bipartisan Commission on the American Workforce has been working for more than a year to meet this human capital crisis head-on. This week, we will release the Commission’s report and recommendations - our blueprint for a national strategy to help make people’s lives better and our economy stronger. America needs a national talent strategy. Follow us this week to learn what we can do, working together, to connect Americans to opportunity.

Former governors @BillHaslam and @DevalPatrick appeared on @cspan's Ceasefire to talk about how @MSpellingsBPC brought them together to lead the Commission on the American Workforce - and why we need to work together to prepare for the future of education and work.

“If we have a national economic strategy, a national security strategy, and we know our number one asset is our people, surely we need a national talent strategy.” BPC's president and CEO @MSpellingsBPC kicked off our 'America's Workforce: Blueprint for a National Talent Strategy’ convening of leaders from government, industry, and education. See the highlights from the event:

America's education and workforce systems need to get ready for future. We need to do more than just put a band-aid on an outdated system. We need a national talent strategy for the 21st century - a new system that's flexible, adaptable, and resilient enough to support our people and handle what comes next. @BPC_Bipartisan's Commission on the American Workforce just released a comprehensive blueprint to meet this human capital crisis head-on. This week we are highlighting actionable, bipartisan solutions that better connect education, workforce, postsecondary, and worker supports to make people’s lives better and our economy stronger.

America needs a national talent strategy. We are living in a moment of rapid economic and technological change. Too many Americans are at risk of being left out and left behind without the skills they need to get ahead and succeed in life. BPC’s Commission on the American Workforce took this crisis head on and identified actionable, bipartisan solutions that better connect education, workforce, postsecondary, and worker supports to form a coherent, comprehensive national talent strategy. Read our new report – a blueprint for a national strategy to connect people to opportunity – and see how we can work together we can make people’s lives better and our economy stronger. ow.ly/Bh8M50Ysah7

Today, we’re very proud to share the blueprint for a national talent strategy. The report is the capstone of the Commission on the American Workforce. And this afternoon, we’ll have the honor of convening leaders in business, education, and government to discuss the challenges facing America’s working families. Register to join us today: ow.ly/98zn50Ysaf2

Technology and the economy are rapidly changing and America's workforce system is not ready for it. The @BPC_Bipartisan Commission on the American Workforce has been working for more than a year to meet this human capital crisis head-on. This week, we will release the Commission’s report and recommendations - our blueprint for a national strategy to help make people’s lives better and our economy stronger. America needs a national talent strategy. Follow us this week to learn what we can do, working together, to connect Americans to opportunity.

I shared my thoughts today in a Fox News oped about a major focus of our work at the @BPC_Bipartisan for the last year: our Commission on the American Workforce and its call for a national talent strategy to prepare our workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow. AI is changing education and employment and we're just not ready for it — but we can be if we're willing to take action. Next week we're rolling out a new report at a major event to discuss how we do it. I hope you'll read this piece, let me know what you think, and consider joining us. foxnews.com/opinion/margar… #FoxNews

Tomorrow, the 2026 midterm election cycle officially begins as voters head to the polls for primary elections in Arkansas, North Carolina, and my home state of Texas. The election policy landscape continues to rapidly evolve, but one constant remains: the dedication of election officials across the country who work year-round to ensure our elections are conducted securely, accessibly, and accurately. As we look ahead to the remaining primaries and the general election this fall, follow along with @BPC_Bipartisan this week to learn how states are working to protect your vote.

Rising health care costs are a challenge across the whole economy, and we can’t make real progress for the American people with a piecemeal approach. That’s exactly why BPC recently launched its Health Care Affordability Initiative. We will actively work with policymakers on both sides to identify policies that will address high health care prices at their root and help lower the everyday cost of living. Want to learn more about this new initiative? Read our article below and follow along this week at @BPC_Bipartisan. bipartisanpolicy.org/article/moving…

Our economy can’t grow and our families can’t prosper unless we have an educated, prepared, and supported workforce – and child care is a critical element of that support for working families. Access to affordable and quality child care is essential for parents to be able to participate in the workforce, achieve economic stability, and raise thriving families. Follow along this week as we highlight @BPC_Bipartisan work to support working families, particularly child care needs across the US and policymaking in Washington to modernize child care.

This tax season is going to look different for many Americans. Changes made in the 2025 tax package will affect nearly every taxpayer, and for workers who benefit from newly created provisions on tips, overtime, and more, the changes could be significant. At the same time, the IRS will be facing challenges from recent upheaval and lower staffing levels. Want to get up to speed on what to expect this filing season and how to track it? Follow along this week at @BPC_Bipartisan and in our tax season brief, which is being updated regularly. bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/th…

Tomorrow, @BPC_Bipartisan hosts #PermittingSummit26 at the U.S. Capitol. Permitting reform is key to building more reliable, affordable, lower-emissions energy infrastructure to lower costs for the American people. With momentum from the SPEED Act, it’s time to bring leaders together and fix what’s broken. Join the conversation: bipartisanpolicy.org/event/permitti…

Housing shows what bipartisan leadership can achieve. Even in a divided Washington, lawmakers agree that expanding housing supply and making it more affordable strengthens families and communities. Our new video highlights why housing matters and what cooperation can achieve: youtube.com/watch?v=1i5x8b…

Housing affordability, supply, and stability remain central challenges for communities nationwide. Learn more about our focus for 2026 from Executive Vice President and Chair of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center Dennis Shea.

Congress is working this week on legislation that would give long-term certainty to critical health policies like telehealth for Medicare patients, payments for rural hospitals, and more. For too long, these programs have been governed by a chaotic patchwork of short-term extensions that create uncertainty for patients and providers and made it challenging for health systems and businesses to plan and invest for the future. Follow along at @bpc_bipartisan for updates throughout this week.

Jim Hunt was a national leader and champion for public education - an original “education governor” who put improving schools, creating opportunity for all students, and the importance of education to a competitive economy at the very center of his public life. Whether it was as governor of North Carolina, serving alongside me on the Commission on the Future of Higher Education, or leading the Hunt Institute and training the next generation of education leaders, for 50 years in public life he was a tremendous advocate for students and a leader of the education reform movement. He was also a friend and resource for me when I served at the University of North Carolina. I will miss him.

Despite the partisan noise, 2025 has been a year of quiet bipartisan progress on a number of issues, like Social Security claiming. A bill to help seniors make more informed choices about when to claim benefits recently passed the House unanimously. @BPC_Bipartisan and our colleagues at @BPCAction have played a key role in educating policymakers and moving this legislation forward. With strong bipartisan support that crosses ideological lines, we hope to see the Senate take up this bill soon. Link: cnbc.com/2025/12/05/con…

Congratulations to former @BPC_Bipartisan Fellow @TeviTroy, whose book “The Power and the Money” was named to the @WSJ’s list of Best Political Books of the Year. ➡️ wsj.com/arts-culture/b…

As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud of the work BPC’s expert and hardworking staff have done this year to advance bipartisan policy solutions, including: - Social Security claiming-age reform - A new natural gas report + AI & Energy Task Force - Launch of the Commission on the American Workforce - Key housing solutions reflected in the Senate’s ROAD Act - Leadership in health AI policy - Evidence-based election administration reforms Follow along @BPC_Bipartisan over the next week as we recap these and other notable moments from 2025.