As a result of the pandemic, the U.S. health care system was disrupted, reducing access to substance abuse treatment and exacerbating social and economic stress that can worsen addiction.
The Republican plan to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act jeopardizes progress.
Sep 23 2022
Economic Update - September 23, 2022
These fact sheets provides district- and state-level data on the effects of these policies.
The state jobs data for August.
Sep 16 2022
Economic Update - September 16, 2022
Sep 15 2022
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This month we reflect on the contributions that the Hispanic community have on the economy while also recognizing economic disparities and a path forward.
Economic status of Hispanic Americans 2022 fact sheet.
The economic situation of Hispanic Americans has improved over the past decades, but disparities persist in earnings, wealth, economic opportunity and access to the financial system.
Sep 13 2022
JEC Chairman Don Beyer on August CPI data
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the August Consumer Price Index release showed inflation was up 0.1% over the last month on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in July. Annual inflation slowed to 8.3% from 8.5% in July.
