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Everyday life for the middle class is getting more expensive. To earn the trust of the American people, policy makers need to turn their attention to our 5 tickets🎟️to the middle class: 1. Retirement 2. Child Care 3. College 4. Housing 5. Health Care thirdway.org/memo/the-five-…

Our thoughts on the WH national AI policy framework that just came out this morning:

Americans deserve a health care system that works for them, not against them. That’s why we need a health care bill of rights.

Proud to join leaders in tech, education, and labor backing this bill from @MarkWarner and @SenatorRounds. AI moves fast—Washington doesn’t. This commission of outside experts is a smart first step to help U.S. workers thrive in the future economy. axios.com/2026/03/11/war…

Thrilled to see @TahraHoops & @ProgressChamber out with their 2026 Cost of Living Policy Blueprint. Lots of actionable items for policymakers! progresschamber.org/research/2026-…

If the goal is durable laws that survive court challenges, blowing up bipartisan consensus isn't the way to get there. Kids and parents deserve better.

Hard to take this op-ed from @RepGuthrie seriously. Last week he and @HouseCommerce doubled down on their gutted version of KOSA, folded it into a Frankenstein package, and forced it through on a partisan vote. And now they're claiming victory? washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

The House should follow the Senate’s bipartisan lead, rather than pursuing watered-down, partisan proposals.

With the bipartisan passage of COPPA 2.0 today, the Senate showed Congress can still act to protect kids online. The internet has changed since the ’90s—our laws haven’t. This bill finally brings children’s privacy into the 21st century.

Thanks to @SenMarkey and @SenBillCassidy for their longstanding commitment to protecting kids’ privacy.

Tariffs are a hidden tax on American consumers. They add thousands of dollars to the cost of a single house, pushing the American Dream further out of reach. "At a time when families are already stretched thin, Washington should be lowering costs—not raising them. We’re glad to see @SenJackyRosen and @ChrisCoons step up and take that fight on,” said ,"said @ThirdWayEcon's @HorwitzGabe. rosen.senate.gov/2026/02/26/ros…

States are making progress on paid leave, and Congress is noticing. In this week’s hearing, members and witnesses showed how state programs are expanding paid leave to more workers. Read more about state initiatives and what policy makers should know: thirdway.org/report/progres…

Thrilled to see the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hold a hearing on the importance of making progress on paid leave. Our statement for the record highlights the need for continued state collaboration and federal action on the issue: thirdway.org/letter/stateme…

"Today is liberation day for the American consumer. The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the Trump tariffs is a victory for our tattered Constitution and the beleaguered American consumer," @ThirdWayKessler said on SCOTUS overturning Trump's tariffs. Read his full statement: thirdway.org/press/third-wa…

Trump's tariffs have made life more expensive for hard-working Americans, and small businesses are bearing the brunt of it. He promised to revive small businesses, but is instead bankrupting them. fortune.com/2026/02/19/ame…

The @NewDemCoalition's affordability agenda puts working families first and can make the American Dream a reality again. Read @econwonk's statement on this robust plan: thirdway.org/press/new-demo…

Notable (and overlooked) piece of affordability debate: rising auto insurance costs are becoming a major driver of rideshare prices. Really interesting new research from @ChamberProgress: progresschamber.org/research/price…

We totally agree with @RepLiccardo. Congress shouldn’t stop AI innovation. Smart policy should shape it. Let’s invest in workers, streamline permitting, build in protections, and keep America leading the next century. wsj.com/opinion/congre…

After Republicans took an axe to Medicaid in the OBBBA, we need to look at how we can best help rebuild. In our two latest pieces, we push for smarter spending of supplemental payments and increased transparency. thirdway.org/memo/how-to-im… thirdway.org/memo/how-to-in…

Small businesses need our help. This week, @CEO_policy launched the Business Opportunity Blueprint, which calls on lawmakers to take real actions that support small business growth and success. The blueprint has three core components: 🏛️ A congressional challenge encouraging policymakers to visibly advocate for small businesses 🎙️A policy platform that prioritizes a sustainable long-term path to growth for businesses at every stage, rather than bursts of support for startups 🤝A broad coalition of owners, advocates, ecosystem leaders, and industry groups to align on shared principles ceopolicy.org/products/the-b…