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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A new @CatoInstitute report reveals how government’s role in private banking decisions led to sudden and often unexplained debanking.
@EconWithNick explains government-driven debanking and what Congress can do to restore fair access:
My newest @CatoInstitute report is out now and breaks down what you (and Congress) need to know about debanking.
The report is long, so let me break it down here. 🧵
https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/understanding-debanking-evaluating-governmental-operational-political-religious
.@POTUS’ EO and @SenatorTimScott’s FIRM Act are crucial steps to end government-driven debanking. Working off of this momentum, Congress and the administration can protect our nation’s free market system and ensure fair access to banking is based on sound business judgment, not
Regulators have enormous powers over the banks…too much. It is vital that regulators evaluate objective, quantifiable banking metrics rather than subjective measures, such as reputation risk, which is prone to abuse. Important piece on debanking from @ForFreeMarkets’ @SenToomey
ICYMI: @SenToomey discusses progress toward “ending politically-motivated, government-driven debanking” and the need to ensure additional, more permanent solutions preserve “banks’ ability to manage their own reputation risk responsibly.” Read his op-ed in @WashTimes:
In their latest piece for the @startelegram, @NTxCommission’s Chris Wallace and AFFM’s @dibsen encourage Texas leaders to “continue to prioritize the free-market, small-government policies that have made the state’s economic environment the envy of the nation…” More:
As NY turns left, Texas can rise even more as a financial powerhouse | Opinion https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article313899310.html?taid=6952664cf6b7100001978f4d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Lasting protection requires federal action!
Congress must support the Trump administration in protecting fair access to banking for all Americans by providing clear legislation that ensures a national, cohesive framework. Watch @dlibsen on the @MikeGallagher Show about the
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