Americans for Free Markets (AFFM) is a coalition of groups in support of free markets and economic growth. AFFM recognizes that a strong banking and financial system, free from governmental interference and political motives, is the backbone of a robust free market and a prosperous, thriving economy; critical to our national security; and instrumental in advancing American competitiveness around the world. We advocate for policies that empower businesses to make decisions in the best interest of their customers and shareholders without fear of government micromanagement or retribution.
We’re a growing coalition of businesses and community groups in support of free markets and economic growth. Our mission is clear: to advocate for policies that empower businesses to make decisions in the best interests of their customers and shareholders without fear of government micromanagement or retribution, and oppose policies that restrict competition, increase costs, and weaponize government against business to score political points. Check out our growing list of partners:
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Oklahoma needs transparency, accountability and policies that serve the… Read More
Texas lawmakers are considering harmful state-level debanking legislation –… Read More
In case you missed it, Americans for Free Markets hosted a fireside chat… Read More
Oklahomans deserve free market policies that preserve their state’s economic health and serve the long-term interests of all Sooners. 👇
Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law tried to punish firms accused of boycotting energy investments, but “it has instead created financial uncertainty, increased borrowing costs and limited investment opportunities—hurting taxpayers, businesses and public servants alike,” writes John Wittman,…
A win for free markets!
Oklahoma lawmakers avoided disastrous interchange fee legislation that would have made it more difficult for small businesses to accept credit cards and for consumers to use them.
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ICYMI: AFFM Executive Director John Wittman authored an op-ed in @OKEnergyToday applauding Oklahoma lawmakers for defending free markets – rejecting ‘debanking’ legislation and burdensome, opaque interchange fee proposals.
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Former U.S. @SenToomey acknowledged the positive steps federal agencies have taken so far to ensure regulators cannot abuse their supervisory authority to advance their own agendas in a fireside chat with @PunchbowlNews’ @BrendanPedersen last week.
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Last week, AFFM hosted a fireside chat between former U.S. @SenToomey and @PunchbowlNews’ @BrendanPedersen where they discussed the government-sponsored abuse of regulatory powers in the financial sector.
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Last Thursday, AFFM welcomed former U.S. @SenToomey for an exclusive fireside chat with @PunchbowlNews’ @BrendanPedersen on the timely issues of government-driven “debanking,” the evolving role of financial regulators, trade economics and the need for congressional oversight to…
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