Congress has a busy year ahead, even with the 2022 midterm elections looming at the end of the year. We are keeping our eyes peeled for action on appropriations, the Biden social spending agenda, China, and more.
Read MoreSen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the FAIR Transition and Competition Act, legislation aimed at “[leveling] the field for domestic manufacturers by imposing a fee on carbon-intensive products when they reach the border.”
Read MoreIt is impossible to deny that the physical effects of COVID-19 on both individuals and our country at large are staggering. Policymakers are beginning to understand that COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on our nation’s mental health, and a legislative response is warranted.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has upended the daily interactions from the individual to the international scale. As companies and countries scramble to acquire the materials needed to fight the virus, some lawmakers are calling for a reorganization of trade lines and re-shoring of manufacturing in an effort to prepare for future emergencies.
Read MoreIn a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world’s economy to its core and impacted nearly every major industry. Energy is no exception, with renewable and conventional producers alike suffering massive job losses and a decline in consumption. However, the two groups were not identically positioned prior the onset of the global tumult; this piece will aim to parse out how they might look in a post-COVID landscape.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has become the sole focus of the public health policy world, but it is also having far reaching effects into policy landscapes way beyond healthcare. This blog post is the first in a series that will explore how COVID-19 is changing American life, and impacting various policy areas. This series will explore changing American attitudes, examine new policy ideas, and project on legislative and regulatory activity we may see as a result of the virus in the months ahead. As the virus continues to spread throughout our communities, existing health disparities are being exacerbated at a rapid pace.
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