Issue Briefs

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dramatically expanded tax credits that brought down
health insurance costs for families who get health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
marketplaces.

In May, unemployment is down or constant for all states, showing the continued strength of the labor market.

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes nearly $55 billion for programs that ensure every American has access to clean water, the single largest investment in water quality in U.S. history.

Workers get significant economic benefits from labor unions, even if they are not members of a union themselves.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up the cost of oil more than 60% from six months ago. And the reliance of the United States on fossil fuels has left families footing the bill for higher gas prices, while oil producers make record profits.

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.

Joint Economic Committee Democrats

Issue Briefs

Jun 23 2022

Expanded ACA Tax Subsidies in the American Rescue Plan Helped 5.8 Million Americans Newly Enroll in ACA Plans

Jun 21 2022

State-by-State Fact Sheets: May Employment Data

Jun 17 2022

Economic Update - June 17, 2022

Jun 13 2022

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds a Historic Effort To Remove Lead Pipes That Threaten Public Health and the Economy

Jun 10 2022

Economic Update - June 10, 2022

Jun 10 2022

Unions provide major economic benefits for workers and families

Jun 03 2022

Economic Update - June 3, 2022

May 27 2022

Economic Update - May 27, 2022

May 26 2022

Oil Companies Are Enjoying Market Influence and Record Profits, While U.S. Families Foot the Bill for High Gas and Energy Prices

May 26 2022

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