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Hello John,
Under the Biden administration, inflation reshaped family finances for the
worse.
Higher prices aren’t an accident: They’re the result of government choices
that have made everyday necessities more expensive for working families.
As Congress debates what comes next, it’s critical to understand how bad
policies are driving up costs and what you can do to push for a better path
forward.
Below are three ways government actions continue to make life less affordable,
and how smarter policies could help restore prosperity.
📈 Prices have hugely outpaced pay
* Prices have surged by 26% since 2020
* But there’s only been a 3% growth (or $11 a week) in inflation-adjusted
weekly earnings
That growing gap between soaring costs and stagnant pay is crushing the
American Dream. At this point, simply telling families to “budget better” isn’t
a serious answer.
We’re often told higher costs are the new normal.
They aren’t.
In most cases, rising prices come down to basic supply and demand. When
government policies restrict supply, prices go up. It’s elementary economics.
🛑 Red tape means home prices skyrocket
When government makes it harder to build homes, fewer homes get built.
* Endless permits,
* restrictive zoning,
* and top-down mandates choke off supply.
The result is predictable: higher rents, higher home prices, and fewer options
for working families.
This isn’t a market failure — it’s a policy failure. Yet when these policies
don’t work, many politicians respond by doubling down with price controls. That
only makes things worse.
Price controls are deeply flawed: They create shortages, force bureaucratic
rationing, and often lead to black markets.
Rent control is a prime example. Instead of helping low-income renters, it
reduces housing supply and makes it even harder for people to find a place to
live.
⚡ Energy policy hits everything we buy
Energy isn’t optional. It powers homes, moves goods, grows food, and keeps
businesses running. When government permitting policies restrict domestic
energy production, energy prices rise.
Those higher costs don’t stay in the energy sector — they show up everywhere:
* at the gas pump,
* the grocery store,
* and on monthly utility bills.
For families on tight budgets and seniors on fixed incomes, higher energy
costs are especially painful.
Our outdated and broken permitting system is a major reason prices remain
high. If we want more affordable energy and a stronger economy, permitting
reform must be part of the solution.
Affordability isn’t a talking point: It’s about whether families can get ahead
or just scrape by. Policy choices matter. And right now, families are paying
the price for bad ones.
If we want real relief from high prices, Congress must fix the broken
permitting system that’s holding back affordable energy.
📢 AFP is leading the charge. Can we count on you to add your voice now?
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I hope you will join us in making energy more affordable for all Americans!
Best,
Joe Eule
Americans for Prosperity
Americans for Prosperity believes freedom and opportunity are the keys to
unleashing prosperity for all. We are a community of millions of concerned
citizens advocating for solutions based on proven principles to tackle the
country's most critical challenges.
Americans for Prosperity
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Arlington, VA 22203
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