Bipartisan Policy Center
@bipartisanpolicy.org
Ideas. Action. Results.
Our mission:
- Build connections.
- Negotiate policy.
- Achieve bipartisan solutions.
- Improve lives.
bipartisanpolicy.org
Our mission:
- Build connections.
- Negotiate policy.
- Achieve bipartisan solutions.
- Improve lives.
bipartisanpolicy.org
Lisa Wilson is the chief financial officer at the Bipartisan Policy Center. An accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit financial management and organizational leadership, we are pleased to have her join us!
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Lisa Wilson is the chief financial officer at the Bipartisan Policy Center. An accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit financial management and organizational leadership, we are pleased to have her join us!
Each year, thousands of young people age out of the foster care system and struggle to navigate our nation’s education, training, and workforce systems, falling through the cracks at a pivotal moment in their lives.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Each year, thousands of young people age out of the foster care system and struggle to navigate our nation’s education, training, and workforce systems, falling through the cracks at a pivotal moment in their lives.
🏛️ We're excited to host a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.
📅 11.19.25
Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.
📅 11.19.25
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🏛️ We're excited to host a discussion on the future of U.S. #NaturalGas and its role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.
📅 11.19.25
Let’s talk about how smart policy can unlock America’s full energy potential.
📅 11.19.25
📣 Starting in 1 hour: Join BPC and @theelectionsgroup.bsky.social to discuss new research on the resource constraints facing the election workforce and recommendations to better support administrators across the country by Joseph Anthony, Mitchell Brown and Paul Manson.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📣 Starting in 1 hour: Join BPC and @theelectionsgroup.bsky.social to discuss new research on the resource constraints facing the election workforce and recommendations to better support administrators across the country by Joseph Anthony, Mitchell Brown and Paul Manson.
Passing these bills in 11 weeks is not easy, but it is necessary to keep the government open and address flood insurance, telehealth, and much more.
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Passing these bills in 11 weeks is not easy, but it is necessary to keep the government open and address flood insurance, telehealth, and much more.
The shutdown is over. Now Congress must provide certainty.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The shutdown is over. Now Congress must provide certainty.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Our president and CEO, Margaret Spellings, urges bipartisan, full‑year appropriations and long‑term fixes.
Even with the shutdown, there was one job too important to miss: calculating the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security.
Every year, benefits are recalculated so beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Learn how the numbers get crunched, read our explainer ⤵️
Every year, benefits are recalculated so beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Learn how the numbers get crunched, read our explainer ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Even with the shutdown, there was one job too important to miss: calculating the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security.
Every year, benefits are recalculated so beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Learn how the numbers get crunched, read our explainer ⤵️
Every year, benefits are recalculated so beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. Learn how the numbers get crunched, read our explainer ⤵️
The federal government is shifting its approach to homelessness with a July 24 executive order.
Learn more about what the order does, implementation challenges, and what’s next: ow.ly/jV8150XpI8z
Learn more about what the order does, implementation challenges, and what’s next: ow.ly/jV8150XpI8z
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The federal government is shifting its approach to homelessness with a July 24 executive order.
Learn more about what the order does, implementation challenges, and what’s next: ow.ly/jV8150XpI8z
Learn more about what the order does, implementation challenges, and what’s next: ow.ly/jV8150XpI8z
Veteran homelessness has dropped 8% since 2023 and 55% since 2009. Our American Housing Act of 2025 includes recommendations to continue that progress and ensure every veteran has access to housing.
Learn more about our three-pronged approach on this #VeteransDay
Learn more about our three-pronged approach on this #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Veteran homelessness has dropped 8% since 2023 and 55% since 2009. Our American Housing Act of 2025 includes recommendations to continue that progress and ensure every veteran has access to housing.
Learn more about our three-pronged approach on this #VeteransDay
Learn more about our three-pronged approach on this #VeteransDay
Homelessness is rising.
The 2024 Point in Time count found 771,480 people without a stable home—an 18 % jump from the previous year. BPC works on bipartisan solutions to expand housing and support.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/JbJj50XpprN
The 2024 Point in Time count found 771,480 people without a stable home—an 18 % jump from the previous year. BPC works on bipartisan solutions to expand housing and support.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/JbJj50XpprN
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Homelessness is rising.
The 2024 Point in Time count found 771,480 people without a stable home—an 18 % jump from the previous year. BPC works on bipartisan solutions to expand housing and support.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/JbJj50XpprN
The 2024 Point in Time count found 771,480 people without a stable home—an 18 % jump from the previous year. BPC works on bipartisan solutions to expand housing and support.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/JbJj50XpprN
Tariffs have been in the news this week – but how much money are they actually bringing in? Our tracker can show you where the money comes from and the impact it's having on the federal budget. Learn more about the numbers behind the headlines: https://ow.ly/fJk350XoBTj
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tariffs have been in the news this week – but how much money are they actually bringing in? Our tracker can show you where the money comes from and the impact it's having on the federal budget. Learn more about the numbers behind the headlines: https://ow.ly/fJk350XoBTj
Did you get your 'I Voted' sticker?
This week, we had elections across the country! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules: https://ow.ly/cxBi50XoC4y
This week, we had elections across the country! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules: https://ow.ly/cxBi50XoC4y
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you get your 'I Voted' sticker?
This week, we had elections across the country! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules: https://ow.ly/cxBi50XoC4y
This week, we had elections across the country! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules: https://ow.ly/cxBi50XoC4y
Redistricting shapes how you're represented in government.
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/vnMC50XoBQN
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/vnMC50XoBQN
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Redistricting shapes how you're represented in government.
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/vnMC50XoBQN
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/vnMC50XoBQN
Tariffs have been in the news this week – but how much money are they actually bringing in? Our tracker can show you where the money comes from and the impact it's having on the federal budget. Learn more about the numbers behind the headlines: https://ow.ly/4fJA50Xoy99
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tariffs have been in the news this week – but how much money are they actually bringing in? Our tracker can show you where the money comes from and the impact it's having on the federal budget. Learn more about the numbers behind the headlines: https://ow.ly/4fJA50Xoy99
Though considered an "off-year," officials conducted numerous state, local, municipal, and special elections this week.
Instead, consolidating multiple elections to be administered at the same time could improve voter turnout and reduce the costs of administration. 👇
https://ow.ly/nprU50XoqPL
Instead, consolidating multiple elections to be administered at the same time could improve voter turnout and reduce the costs of administration. 👇
https://ow.ly/nprU50XoqPL
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Though considered an "off-year," officials conducted numerous state, local, municipal, and special elections this week.
Instead, consolidating multiple elections to be administered at the same time could improve voter turnout and reduce the costs of administration. 👇
https://ow.ly/nprU50XoqPL
Instead, consolidating multiple elections to be administered at the same time could improve voter turnout and reduce the costs of administration. 👇
https://ow.ly/nprU50XoqPL
Redistricting shapes how you're represented in government.
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/QO3t50XnRv3
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/QO3t50XnRv3
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Redistricting shapes how you're represented in government.
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/QO3t50XnRv3
Though typically occurring after each census, states can also redraw their district lines "mid-decade" if their laws or constitution permit.
Rules vary by state--learn who draws the maps and why it matters ➡️ https://ow.ly/QO3t50XnRv3
⚠️ Big News: The government has been shut down for 36 days, marking the longest halt to federal funding in US history.
Americans are left feeling the impact: health care, food stamps, air travel, and more have been affected. Lawmakers must work towards a bipartisan solution to end the shutdown.
Americans are left feeling the impact: health care, food stamps, air travel, and more have been affected. Lawmakers must work towards a bipartisan solution to end the shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
⚠️ Big News: The government has been shut down for 36 days, marking the longest halt to federal funding in US history.
Americans are left feeling the impact: health care, food stamps, air travel, and more have been affected. Lawmakers must work towards a bipartisan solution to end the shutdown.
Americans are left feeling the impact: health care, food stamps, air travel, and more have been affected. Lawmakers must work towards a bipartisan solution to end the shutdown.
Tomorrow is Election Day! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules on ballot pre-processing, or preparing ballots for tabulation before Election Day (e.g., verifying a voter's signature on a mail ballot envelope).
ow.ly/5iOk50XlQ4h
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules on ballot pre-processing, or preparing ballots for tabulation before Election Day (e.g., verifying a voter's signature on a mail ballot envelope).
ow.ly/5iOk50XlQ4h
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day! Wonder why some unofficial results are faster than others?
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules on ballot pre-processing, or preparing ballots for tabulation before Election Day (e.g., verifying a voter's signature on a mail ballot envelope).
ow.ly/5iOk50XlQ4h
📨 It often comes down to states’ rules on ballot pre-processing, or preparing ballots for tabulation before Election Day (e.g., verifying a voter's signature on a mail ballot envelope).
ow.ly/5iOk50XlQ4h
🤝Collaboration in Congress is more important than ever.
For over seven years, our American Congressional Exchange has taken a unique approach to building cross-party relationships that strengthen bipartisan lawmaking on the issues most important to Americans. #BPCACE
For over seven years, our American Congressional Exchange has taken a unique approach to building cross-party relationships that strengthen bipartisan lawmaking on the issues most important to Americans. #BPCACE
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🤝Collaboration in Congress is more important than ever.
For over seven years, our American Congressional Exchange has taken a unique approach to building cross-party relationships that strengthen bipartisan lawmaking on the issues most important to Americans. #BPCACE
For over seven years, our American Congressional Exchange has taken a unique approach to building cross-party relationships that strengthen bipartisan lawmaking on the issues most important to Americans. #BPCACE
As of June 2024, 33 states and DC offered FAIR plan coverage for high-risk homeowners. As disasters drive up costs, these “last-resort” programs face mounting strain.
BPC offers opportunities for federal action ⤵️
BPC offers opportunities for federal action ⤵️
October 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
As of June 2024, 33 states and DC offered FAIR plan coverage for high-risk homeowners. As disasters drive up costs, these “last-resort” programs face mounting strain.
BPC offers opportunities for federal action ⤵️
BPC offers opportunities for federal action ⤵️
✅ 47% of voters rank news media professionals among their preferred sources for election results—more than any other source.
We explored how media outlets and data aggregators like @apnews.com leverage unofficial election results to project election outcomes.👇
We explored how media outlets and data aggregators like @apnews.com leverage unofficial election results to project election outcomes.👇
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
✅ 47% of voters rank news media professionals among their preferred sources for election results—more than any other source.
We explored how media outlets and data aggregators like @apnews.com leverage unofficial election results to project election outcomes.👇
We explored how media outlets and data aggregators like @apnews.com leverage unofficial election results to project election outcomes.👇
1.3 million active-duty service members and 750k National Guard and reserve serve nationwide.
If the shutdown continues, tomorrow could be the first missed paycheck for active-duty troops in every branch.
Learn more in our newly updated explainer ⤵️
If the shutdown continues, tomorrow could be the first missed paycheck for active-duty troops in every branch.
Learn more in our newly updated explainer ⤵️
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
1.3 million active-duty service members and 750k National Guard and reserve serve nationwide.
If the shutdown continues, tomorrow could be the first missed paycheck for active-duty troops in every branch.
Learn more in our newly updated explainer ⤵️
If the shutdown continues, tomorrow could be the first missed paycheck for active-duty troops in every branch.
Learn more in our newly updated explainer ⤵️
🧸 Access to affordable, quality child care is foundational to a strong workforce and a thriving economy. Yet, for too many Americans, access to reliable child care remains out of reach.
🎙️Join us today at 1pm ET as we explore how practitioners and policymakers can make child care work for people.
🎙️Join us today at 1pm ET as we explore how practitioners and policymakers can make child care work for people.
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🧸 Access to affordable, quality child care is foundational to a strong workforce and a thriving economy. Yet, for too many Americans, access to reliable child care remains out of reach.
🎙️Join us today at 1pm ET as we explore how practitioners and policymakers can make child care work for people.
🎙️Join us today at 1pm ET as we explore how practitioners and policymakers can make child care work for people.
EPA’s expansion of Class VI state primacy could accelerate U.S. carbon storage.
States with primacy can approve permits in <1 year, a process that typically takes >2 years at the federal level.
That means faster climate progress and more investment certainty.
Read more ⤵️
States with primacy can approve permits in <1 year, a process that typically takes >2 years at the federal level.
That means faster climate progress and more investment certainty.
Read more ⤵️
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
EPA’s expansion of Class VI state primacy could accelerate U.S. carbon storage.
States with primacy can approve permits in <1 year, a process that typically takes >2 years at the federal level.
That means faster climate progress and more investment certainty.
Read more ⤵️
States with primacy can approve permits in <1 year, a process that typically takes >2 years at the federal level.
That means faster climate progress and more investment certainty.
Read more ⤵️