Economic Security

1. Fiscal Commission

The national debt is currently $34.32 trillion and is projected to double by 2050.  The US debt to GDP ratio is 123%, a figure so high that we are losing 25 cents on every dollar we make.  The Social Security Trust Fund is projected to be exhausted by 2037, with default expected by 2044.

The Manchin-Romney Commission Fiscal Stability Act would go a long way toward solving both the immediate and long-term fiscal issues that threaten the nation.

Addressing our debt, balancing budgets, and ensuring the solvency of Social Security and Medicare are critical.

2. Energy Independence

75% of Americans support policies to build a clean, secure energy future.

The role of climate in energy policy has become one of the most divisive issues in American politics. But the reality is that record levels of energy production of renewables and fossil fuels resulted from two recent energy bills: the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The laws’ substantial energy investments have spurred innovation across a range of traditional and renewable power sources and laid the foundation for lasting US energy independence.  

Building a clean and secure energy future for all Americans must be a priority.

3. Healthcare Cost transparency

82% of Americans support greater transparency for healthcare prices.

The US has the most expensive health care system in the world.  Price transparency is intended to reduce runaway overall health care costs by increasing market competition among insurers, providers, and sellers.  

Demanding transparency from providers and suppliers is critical to delivering better and more equitable care.