What We Do

We are advocating for policies that empower businesses to make decisions in the best interests of their customers and shareholders without fear of government retribution or micromanagement that would increase costs and weaken American competitiveness.

Increasing American Competitiveness

Competition in the financial and pension markets and the broader economy promotes growth and saves consumers and taxpayers money while supporting businesses. Modernizing outdated laws and regulations in key sectors including shipping, transportation, housing, energy, artificial intelligence, licensing, telecom, finance, and infrastructure would remove barriers that disadvantage American businesses, workers, and consumers.

Fostering Business Investment and Job Creation

High taxes, excessive spending, and burdensome regulation are driving people, jobs, capital, and opportunity from blue states to red ones. Pro-growth tax and fiscal policies protect taxpayers, encourage investment, and allow businesses and families to thrive. Greater accountability in federal spending, combined with policies that reward work, entrepreneurship, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, is essential to strengthening economic competitiveness and opportunity.

Protecting Fair Access and Sensible Financial Sector Regulation

A strong banking and financial system free from political interference is essential to economic prosperity, national security, and American competitiveness. Businesses need the ability to serve customers and shareholders without fear of government micromanagement. Clear, objective banking rules, fair access to financial services, and depoliticized financial regulation are essential to ensure the stability and fairness of our financial system and prevent politically-motivated regulatory decisions rather than sound policy.

Reducing Red Tape and Increasing Affordability

Affordability challenges are significantly worsened by government-created barriers that restrict housing supply and increase development costs. These barriers include excessive zoning restrictions, lengthy permitting processes, litigation risks, and local veto points that delay projects and raise costs for residents and businesses. Market-oriented reforms that reduce unnecessary permitting delays, zoning restrictions, and regulatory obstacles would enable more homes and commercial projects to be built, lower costs for residents and businesses, strengthen economic competitiveness, and expand opportunity in communities.

Powering Affordable Energy and Artificial Intelligence Innovation

America’s leadership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies requires clear rules, reliable energy sources, and modern infrastructure. A confusing patchwork of state-level regulations delays data center construction, energy infrastructure, and other critical projects. Supporting policies that encourage innovation and investment while modernizing permitting rules for advanced energy technologies, including nuclear power, would enable reliable, affordable electricity to meet rising demand and strengthen technological competitiveness.

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