Conservative think tank proposes ten policy changes to lower American living costs
A report from a conservative group linked to former Vice President Mike Pence outlines ten measures aimed at reducing housing, food and energy expenses by cutting regulations and increasing production.
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, a conservative institute founded by former Vice President Mike Pence released a report calling affordability the top concern for Americans. The paper lists ten policy ideas, including loosening local zoning restrictions, tying federal housing aid to zoning reform, and increasing domestic oil and gas production while rejecting state fracking bans. It also calls for a overhaul of Social Security and SNAP eligibility criteria.
While echoing elements of President Donald Trump’s second-term platform, the report departs from his stance on tariffs, urging a shift of tariff-setting power back to Congress, and on credit-card interest rates. Its authors contend that reducing regulatory burdens and boosting production will lower costs across the economy.
Why it matters
The proposals could shape policy debates on how to tackle rising living costs before the midterm elections.
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