Issue Briefs

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, this report provides a snapshot of the current economic state of the AANHPI community.

In April, all 50 states and the District of Columbia saw unemployment decline or remain the same, and all added jobs or remained the same. Seventeen states now have their lowest unemployment rate in history.

Native American communities face significant and unique barriers to accessing economic opportunities.

Americans submitted 5.4 million applications for new businesses in 2021 alone.

The United States has experienced a robust economic recovery under President Biden, with strong wage growth making up for much of the impact from recent inflation for many workers.

Joint Economic Committee Democrats Chairman - Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Issue Briefs

May 26 2022

The Economic State of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States

May 24 2022

State-by-State Fact Sheets: April Employment Data

May 20 2022

Economic Update - May 20, 2022

May 13 2022

Economic Update - May 13, 2022

May 13 2022

Native American Communities Continue to Face Barriers to Opportunity that Stifle Economic Mobility

May 06 2022

Economic Update - May 6, 2022

May 04 2022

New Businesses Boomed Across the Country and Reached Record Highs in 2021 Under President Biden

Apr 29 2022

Economic Update - April 29, 2022

Apr 26 2022

Congress and the Biden Administration Are Putting Policies in Place to Continue the Strong Wage Gains Workers Experienced in 2021

Apr 22 2022

Economic Update - April 22, 2022