Bipartisan Policy Center
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Our mission:
- Build connections.
- Negotiate policy.
- Achieve bipartisan solutions.
- Improve lives.
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Our mission:
- Build connections.
- Negotiate policy.
- Achieve bipartisan solutions.
- Improve lives.
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🏠 ⚡ As American gathered around the dinner table last week, many families probably found themselves talking about rising electricity bills.
Read our explainer to find out what all those line-items on your electricity bill are actually charging you for: https://ow.ly/4TQI50XA1eu
Read our explainer to find out what all those line-items on your electricity bill are actually charging you for: https://ow.ly/4TQI50XA1eu
Your electricity bill reflects more than just what you use—it includes generation costs, delivery infrastructure, and even long-term investments. Learn what’s behind recent price increases. ⚡️ https://ow.ly/tC0r50XTbqt
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Your electricity bill reflects more than just what you use—it includes generation costs, delivery infrastructure, and even long-term investments. Learn what’s behind recent price increases. ⚡️ https://ow.ly/tC0r50XTbqt
Welcome to the team! Allison Kwon is a senior policy analyst for BPC’s Health Program.
Before joining BPC, she worked as a policy consultant at a strategic consulting firm that advised clients on health innovation policy issues. We look forward to working with her!
Before joining BPC, she worked as a policy consultant at a strategic consulting firm that advised clients on health innovation policy issues. We look forward to working with her!
January 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Welcome to the team! Allison Kwon is a senior policy analyst for BPC’s Health Program.
Before joining BPC, she worked as a policy consultant at a strategic consulting firm that advised clients on health innovation policy issues. We look forward to working with her!
Before joining BPC, she worked as a policy consultant at a strategic consulting firm that advised clients on health innovation policy issues. We look forward to working with her!
Seeing Child Care and Development Fund in the news and curious how funding changes could impact states, providers, families, and the economy? Our latest explainer breaks down everything you need to know about this funding. Read more 👇
https://ow.ly/cM9a50XSWyq
https://ow.ly/cM9a50XSWyq
The Child Care and Development Fund: How Recent Administrative Actions May Impact States, Families, and the Workforce • Bipartisan Policy Center
Note for readers: This explainer provides background on how the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) balances program integrity and access and offers a summary of what is known to date about recent administrative actions and their potential implications for states, providers, and families. Why This Matters Child care is essential to families’ ability to … Continued
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Seeing Child Care and Development Fund in the news and curious how funding changes could impact states, providers, families, and the economy? Our latest explainer breaks down everything you need to know about this funding. Read more 👇
https://ow.ly/cM9a50XSWyq
https://ow.ly/cM9a50XSWyq
📈 Property insurance costs continue to rise, reshaping housing affordability across the country. What’s driving the increase, and what can policymakers do about it? BPC breaks it down: https://ow.ly/JNjt50XSAGf
January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
📈 Property insurance costs continue to rise, reshaping housing affordability across the country. What’s driving the increase, and what can policymakers do about it? BPC breaks it down: https://ow.ly/JNjt50XSAGf
Megan Huber is executive assistant to Bipartisan Policy Center President and CEO Margaret Spellings.
Before joining BPC, she spent more than a decade in high-stakes international affairs and executive advisory roles at the White House and US Department of State. We look forward to working with her!
Before joining BPC, she spent more than a decade in high-stakes international affairs and executive advisory roles at the White House and US Department of State. We look forward to working with her!
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Megan Huber is executive assistant to Bipartisan Policy Center President and CEO Margaret Spellings.
Before joining BPC, she spent more than a decade in high-stakes international affairs and executive advisory roles at the White House and US Department of State. We look forward to working with her!
Before joining BPC, she spent more than a decade in high-stakes international affairs and executive advisory roles at the White House and US Department of State. We look forward to working with her!
The United States leads the voluntary carbon market. With stronger transparency and accounting, high‑integrity credits can boost exports, jobs, and rural investment.
Read our brief: https://ow.ly/P4AZ50XMFLj
Read our brief: https://ow.ly/P4AZ50XMFLj
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The United States leads the voluntary carbon market. With stronger transparency and accounting, high‑integrity credits can boost exports, jobs, and rural investment.
Read our brief: https://ow.ly/P4AZ50XMFLj
Read our brief: https://ow.ly/P4AZ50XMFLj
AI is already in health care—from imaging scans to wearables. It’s not easy to regulate health tech that’s constantly changing and evolving, but the next wave of health innovation will depend on getting it right. Read more: https://ow.ly/xk6I50XMMga
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
AI is already in health care—from imaging scans to wearables. It’s not easy to regulate health tech that’s constantly changing and evolving, but the next wave of health innovation will depend on getting it right. Read more: https://ow.ly/xk6I50XMMga
With a growing number of states conducting or considering redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms, we broke down:
📅 When districts are redrawn
📖 The major laws and court decisions that guide redistricting
✏️ Who draws the lines in each state
Learn more. https://ow.ly/wxwo50XMMwS
📅 When districts are redrawn
📖 The major laws and court decisions that guide redistricting
✏️ Who draws the lines in each state
Learn more. https://ow.ly/wxwo50XMMwS
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
With a growing number of states conducting or considering redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms, we broke down:
📅 When districts are redrawn
📖 The major laws and court decisions that guide redistricting
✏️ Who draws the lines in each state
Learn more. https://ow.ly/wxwo50XMMwS
📅 When districts are redrawn
📖 The major laws and court decisions that guide redistricting
✏️ Who draws the lines in each state
Learn more. https://ow.ly/wxwo50XMMwS
We launched our Commission on the American Workforce to craft a bipartisan talent strategy—addressing child care costs, education, and job-readiness gaps.
The final report releases March 11, 2026. Follow the work here: https://ow.ly/Su6r50XMAqt
The final report releases March 11, 2026. Follow the work here: https://ow.ly/Su6r50XMAqt
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
We launched our Commission on the American Workforce to craft a bipartisan talent strategy—addressing child care costs, education, and job-readiness gaps.
The final report releases March 11, 2026. Follow the work here: https://ow.ly/Su6r50XMAqt
The final report releases March 11, 2026. Follow the work here: https://ow.ly/Su6r50XMAqt
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire Dec 31, 2025, potentially increasing costs for many families. A family of four at $45k goes from paying nothing to $1,607/year; a 60-year-old couple just over the cutoff could face ~$22,600.
Read our brief here: https://ow.ly/PCpI50XMLVi
Read our brief here: https://ow.ly/PCpI50XMLVi
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire Dec 31, 2025, potentially increasing costs for many families. A family of four at $45k goes from paying nothing to $1,607/year; a 60-year-old couple just over the cutoff could face ~$22,600.
Read our brief here: https://ow.ly/PCpI50XMLVi
Read our brief here: https://ow.ly/PCpI50XMLVi
Happy New Year!
May the new year bring peace, joy, and a renewed commitment to working together to create a better future for all Americans.
May the new year bring peace, joy, and a renewed commitment to working together to create a better future for all Americans.
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Happy New Year!
May the new year bring peace, joy, and a renewed commitment to working together to create a better future for all Americans.
May the new year bring peace, joy, and a renewed commitment to working together to create a better future for all Americans.
Property insurance costs are rising, and coverage is harder to find. Check out our policy options to help lower costs, expand coverage, and keep families protected. https://ow.ly/TW3S50XMLhe
December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Property insurance costs are rising, and coverage is harder to find. Check out our policy options to help lower costs, expand coverage, and keep families protected. https://ow.ly/TW3S50XMLhe
Many Americans look at their electric bill every month in confusion. What do these charges actually mean, and how are they impacting your bill? Read our explainer to learn more about your electricity bill: https://ow.ly/Jqpa50XMEwy
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Many Americans look at their electric bill every month in confusion. What do these charges actually mean, and how are they impacting your bill? Read our explainer to learn more about your electricity bill: https://ow.ly/Jqpa50XMEwy
Rural care is at an inflection point. Rural families face long drives, short-staffed clinics, and hospitals stretched thin. While a new $50B fund won’t be able to solve all the challenges, it could give states the runway they need to experiment with fresh approaches ➡️ https://ow.ly/MyFP50XMMb7
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rural care is at an inflection point. Rural families face long drives, short-staffed clinics, and hospitals stretched thin. While a new $50B fund won’t be able to solve all the challenges, it could give states the runway they need to experiment with fresh approaches ➡️ https://ow.ly/MyFP50XMMb7
Our analysis this year showed access to paid parental leave delivers better health and workforce outcomes for parents. Read the brief and see what bipartisan momentum could unlock in the new year. https://ow.ly/s4gw50XMCH7
Why America Needs a National Paid Parental Leave Policy • Bipartisan Policy Center
Executive Summary Most American parents of young children are working. Yet the United States remains the only Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) country without a national paid parental leave policy. As a result, parents are unable to spend the necessary quality and bonding time with their children after birth or adoption. Although private-sector … Continued
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December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our analysis this year showed access to paid parental leave delivers better health and workforce outcomes for parents. Read the brief and see what bipartisan momentum could unlock in the new year. https://ow.ly/s4gw50XMCH7
Homelessness policy shifted this year, moving away from Housing First to more focus on treatment requirements, civil commitment, law enforcement data-sharing, and limits on harm reduction. We break down what the administration proposed and what it could mean in practice. https://ow.ly/LNXm50XML9c
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Homelessness policy shifted this year, moving away from Housing First to more focus on treatment requirements, civil commitment, law enforcement data-sharing, and limits on harm reduction. We break down what the administration proposed and what it could mean in practice. https://ow.ly/LNXm50XML9c
Energy costs and reliability matter to every household. Our Future of Natural Gas report charts a path forward for American natural gas. By upgrading pipelines, coordinating to prevent outages, and scaling tech, our natural gas system can ensure the lights turn on. https://ow.ly/KFBF50XMEgt
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Energy costs and reliability matter to every household. Our Future of Natural Gas report charts a path forward for American natural gas. By upgrading pipelines, coordinating to prevent outages, and scaling tech, our natural gas system can ensure the lights turn on. https://ow.ly/KFBF50XMEgt
Students and teachers may be off on winter break, but working behind the scenes all year are programs that help students succeed. Title I—the largest K‑12 federal education program—helps high‑poverty schools, funds improvement. Read the full explainer here: https://ow.ly/JN3o50XMztX
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Students and teachers may be off on winter break, but working behind the scenes all year are programs that help students succeed. Title I—the largest K‑12 federal education program—helps high‑poverty schools, funds improvement. Read the full explainer here: https://ow.ly/JN3o50XMztX
Happy Holidays from Bipartisan Policy Center!
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Holidays from Bipartisan Policy Center!
Ahead of a busy midterm election year, our Governance Program released new evidence-based reforms to strengthen voter list maintenance, the process by which election officials identify when voters have moved, died, or otherwise become ineligible to vote.
Explore here: https://ow.ly/4UtB50XMweY
Explore here: https://ow.ly/4UtB50XMweY
Modernizing Voter List Maintenance • Bipartisan Policy Center
An Evidence-Based Framework for Access and Integrity
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December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ahead of a busy midterm election year, our Governance Program released new evidence-based reforms to strengthen voter list maintenance, the process by which election officials identify when voters have moved, died, or otherwise become ineligible to vote.
Explore here: https://ow.ly/4UtB50XMweY
Explore here: https://ow.ly/4UtB50XMweY
🤝 Our American Congressional Exchange built relationships across the aisle to strengthen lawmaking in Congress.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) explored workforce development and energy sustainability solutions in the Silicon Heartland.
Learn more. https://ow.ly/rahP50XMw4V
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) explored workforce development and energy sustainability solutions in the Silicon Heartland.
Learn more. https://ow.ly/rahP50XMw4V
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🤝 Our American Congressional Exchange built relationships across the aisle to strengthen lawmaking in Congress.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) explored workforce development and energy sustainability solutions in the Silicon Heartland.
Learn more. https://ow.ly/rahP50XMw4V
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) explored workforce development and energy sustainability solutions in the Silicon Heartland.
Learn more. https://ow.ly/rahP50XMw4V
BPC is a leading voice in health AI policy—publishing resources on use cases and the evolving policy landscape. Over the last two years, Congress has repeatedly looked to BPC for guidance as AI reshapes health care.
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BPC is a leading voice in health AI policy—publishing resources on use cases and the evolving policy landscape. Over the last two years, Congress has repeatedly looked to BPC for guidance as AI reshapes health care.
We welcomed new leaders to the Housing Advisory Committee and Executive Council this year and elevated growing concerns around property insurance—identifying opportunities for federal action.
📅 Save the date: Next housing summit is June 23, 2026, at Union Station.
https://ow.ly/5Jey50XL5zp
📅 Save the date: Next housing summit is June 23, 2026, at Union Station.
https://ow.ly/5Jey50XL5zp
2026 Terwilliger Center Summit On Housing Supply Solutions • Bipartisan Policy Center
Join BPC’s J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy for our 5th annual Terwilliger Center Summit on Housing Supply Solutions. We will gather leaders from across sectors to tackle the nation’s affordable housing challenges through practical, bipartisan approaches. What’s in store: Registration will open in early 2026. Sign up below to be the first to know: Take a look at last year’s lineup here and check … Continued
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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We welcomed new leaders to the Housing Advisory Committee and Executive Council this year and elevated growing concerns around property insurance—identifying opportunities for federal action.
📅 Save the date: Next housing summit is June 23, 2026, at Union Station.
https://ow.ly/5Jey50XL5zp
📅 Save the date: Next housing summit is June 23, 2026, at Union Station.
https://ow.ly/5Jey50XL5zp
Our housing team hosted its most successful summit yet—nearly 500 attendees joined to explore bipartisan ideas to expand supply and improve affordability. BPC’s work is driving results: key provisions from the American Housing Act were incorporated into the Senate-passed ROAD to Housing Act.
December 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our housing team hosted its most successful summit yet—nearly 500 attendees joined to explore bipartisan ideas to expand supply and improve affordability. BPC’s work is driving results: key provisions from the American Housing Act were incorporated into the Senate-passed ROAD to Housing Act.
Reconciliation opened a window to advance reforms to five historically bipartisan, pro-family and pro-work tax provisions—the Child Tax Credit, CDCTC, DCAPs, and child care and paid leave credits.
This reflects years of bipartisan coalition-building and BPC leadership to support American families.
This reflects years of bipartisan coalition-building and BPC leadership to support American families.
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reconciliation opened a window to advance reforms to five historically bipartisan, pro-family and pro-work tax provisions—the Child Tax Credit, CDCTC, DCAPs, and child care and paid leave credits.
This reflects years of bipartisan coalition-building and BPC leadership to support American families.
This reflects years of bipartisan coalition-building and BPC leadership to support American families.