Reports & Issue Briefs

Over 47 million American women aged 15-49 relied on contraceptives in 2017-2019. But people of color, lower-income individuals and those without insurance can face significant barriers to accessing affordable, reliable contraceptives.

There are more than 62 million Hispanic Americans living in the United States, and Hispanic workers, families and businesses serve a vital role in helping power the U.S. economy.

In states which have either completely banned or severely restricted abortion, women will be constrained from making decisions that are right for them, their families and their financial security.

In the 117th Congress, Congressional Democrats and President Biden have enacted a number of laws and policies that will lower costs for residents in across the country.

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.

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

Reports & Issue Briefs

Oct 19 2022

The Economic Impacts of Contraception

Oct 14 2022

Economic Update - October 14, 2022

Oct 13 2022

Latina Workers Are Playing a Growing Role in the U.S. Economy, But Continue to Face Barriers to Economic Security

Oct 07 2022

Economic Update - October 7, 2022

Sep 30 2022

Economic Update - September 30, 2022

Sep 29 2022

States that Most Restrict Access to Abortion Have Worse Economic Conditions for Families

Sep 29 2022

BY THE NUMBERS: HOW DEMOCRATS ARE CREATING JOBS AND CUTTING COSTS (STATE DATA)

Sep 28 2022

The Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis Reached Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2020

Sep 28 2022

Repealing the Inflation Reduction Act would increase costs for families, drive up the deficit and hurt job growth

Sep 23 2022

Economic Update - September 23, 2022