Americans for Free Markets (AFFM) is a coalition of groups focused on advancing sensible, pro-growth policies that ensure the U.S. economy remains strong, dynamic, and free from unnecessary government overreach. We recognize that a 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.
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The 2026 campaign was supposed to be about affordability. Voters wanted relief… Read More
Streamlining Permitting Requirements Would Increase Supply, Boost Competition… Read More
America has an opportunity to build on its position as the global leader in… Read More
Permitting reform is also a national security issue. When approvals for pipelines, transmission, and domestic mining take years, we risk greater dependence on foreign energy and supply chains.
Pleased for AFFM to join @CRESenergy, @Securing_Energy and others in supporting BAAJA.
Today, CRES and @Securing_Energy led a coalition of 15 organizations in a letter to @SpeakerJohnson and @LeaderJohnThune urging swift passage of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
Permitting reform will lower energy costs and help America build, and the time for
Law-abiding businesses shouldn’t lose access to banking because of who happens to be in the White House.
@johntamny makes the free market case in @forbes why Washington needs to remove politics out of banking oversight to let financial institutions make risk-based decisions:
Florida has a large community banking sector and fast-growing industries in energy and agriculture.
Those businesses should compete on their merits and financial condition, not on whether a federal regulator considers their industry politically controversial.
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We couldn’t agree more, @ForFreeMarkets!
Restricting exports of diesel would disrupt established supply chains while weakening incentives for refiners to maximize production and invest in additional capacity.
Diesel export bans are just a bad idea.
Former top Obama, Biden and Trump officials are sounding the alarm: without energy permitting reform, America risks losing the economic race to China.
@WSJ on the bipartisan message to congressional leaders urging them to pass permitting reform now:
Permitting reform is about more than growing our economy and building new infrastructure.
Passing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act will be key to protecting our national security and preserving American leadership around the globe.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-risks-losing-tech-race-without-energy-push-say-former-trump-biden-officials-a26336ad?mod=hp_lead_pos11
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