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Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act Would Streamline Federal Permitting
November 9, 2026 **************************************************** National Taxpayers Union urges all senators to vote “YES” on the Manager’s Amendment to H.R. 2347, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) sponsored by Sens. Capito (R-WV), Lee (R-UT), Whitehouse (D-RI), and Heinrich (D-NM).
With a Deal in Hand, Congress Must Pass Permitting Reform Without Delay
Congress is back in Washington this week facing a lengthy list of priorities before the end of the year, but toward the top of the agenda should be swiftly passing bipartisan permitting reform. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) represents one of the most consequential pieces of legislation Congress could send to the president’s desk this session.
Tariffs Hurt Affordability, but Tax Reform Boosts Investment, Jobs
Listen to NTU Vice President of Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on the Talk of Delmarva on November 2, 2026.
Washington killed 3,700 community banks — and refuses to let tech fix it
For generations, local bank branches served as the center of the community where people could safely hold their deposits, secure a mortgage, or obtain financing to launch a business Times have changed. Today, more banking than ever occurs online. Onerous federal regulations have shuttered thousands of banks . As the industry evolves, policymakers must ensure regulations evolve too, so the U.S. financial system is modern, competitive, and accessible to all consumers.
Washington killed 3,700 community banks — and refuses to let tech fix it
For generations, local bank branches served as the center of the community where people could safely hold their deposits, secure a mortgage, or obtain financing to launch a business. Times have changed. Today, more banking than ever occurs online. Onerous federal regulations have shuttered thousands of banks. As the industry evolves, policymakers must ensure regulations evolve too, so the U.S. financial system is modern, competitive, and accessible to all consumers.
Op-ed: Financial services rate caps hurt working Americans
August 04, 2026 11:00 AM EDT It’s no secret that America’s working families have faced significant financial strain in recent years. For many, a small, short-term loan can provide a critical lifeline to cover an unexpected car repair, medical bill, or other emergency expense. Unfortunately, that lifeline has become increasingly difficult to access, leaving many households with fewer options when they need help most.
Reduce Regulations, Taxes to Make Rents More Affordable
Aleks Marinkovic It is no secret that Americans continue to be squeezed by high housing costs. President Trump and Congress recognize the need to solve this kitchen table issue. Their biggest roadblock? Housing affordability is driven largely by state and local policies that limit supply and drive up costs, leaving Washington with relatively few effective tools at its disposal.
Democrats’ Windfall Profits Tax Is Ridiculous, Would Further Raise Gas Prices
Watch NTU Vice President of Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Real America’s Voice on May 21, 2026. VIDEO
Transportation Bill Is a Mixed Bag for Taxpayers, Needs Refinement
View PDF To: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee From: National Taxpayers Union Date: May 21, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on May 21 Committee Markup On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on legislation slated for consideration before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 21, 2026.
Reduce Chemical Recycling Red Tape
The global energy shock has everyone searching for creative ways to keep prices affordable. There’s no easy fix, but one overlooked solution is to modernize federal rules around advanced recycling, which can keep petroleum-derived products in use longer. Encouragingly, Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration are working to rightsize outdated policies and provide businesses with the clarity and certainty needed to invest in advanced recycling technologies here at home.
Reduce chemical recycling red tape
The global energy shock has everyone searching for creative ways to keep prices affordable. There’s no easy fix, but one overlooked solution is to modernize federal rules around advanced recycling, which can keep petroleum-derived products in use longer. Encouragingly, Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration are working to rightsize outdated policies and provide businesses with the clarity and certainty needed to invest in advanced recycling technologies here at home.
Oversight and Government Reform Bill Would Reduce Risk of Duplicative Government Programs
To: Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform From: National Taxpayers Union Date: May 19, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on May 20 Committee Markup I. Introduction and Key Taxpayer Considerations On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on legislation slated for consideration before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 20, 2026.
Open Letter to Congress: Suspension of Federal Gas Tax Is Not the Answer
May 12, 2026 Open Letter to Congress: Suspension of Federal Gas Tax Is Not the Answer As you consider policy responses to rising energy costs, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) cautions against a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline and diesel tax. While such proposals may appear politically appealing in the short term, they would do little to provide meaningful relief to consumers while creating significant long-term fiscal and infrastructure challenges.
European Countries Tried Wealth Taxes, Then Repealed When Revenue Left
Watch NTU Vice President of Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Victory News on May 4, 2026. VIDEO
Reconciliation 2.0 Would Spend More Than $70 Billion on Border Security
Senate Republicans recently released legislative text for their border security and immigration enforcement package, which will use the reconciliation process to bypass the filibuster. The proposals, advanced by the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, would allocate more than $71.7 billion to border security priorities.
How Should Taxpayers Score FHFA’s Credit Scoring Update?
Taxpayers have a clear stake in ensuring that financial risks are measured accurately and consistently in the lending programs they ultimately back. Credit scores are central to that effort, serving as a common benchmark for evaluating borrower creditworthiness across the system. Last week, however, housing regulators signaled a break from past practice—raising fresh questions about how these changes could affect the safety and stability of the nation’s housing finance infrastructure.
Permitting Reform, Not Data Center Bans, Will Lower Energy Costs for Americans
April 28, 2026 The Honorable Bob Latta Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kathy Castor Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Castor, and Members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of National Taxpayers Union NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, I write to express our views ahead of the Subcommittee’s hearing on data centers and their impact on ratepayers.
Government Should End Use of “Reputational Risk” in Banking Regulations
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Young People Should Learn Value of Compound Interest, Financial Literacy
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Newsmax on April 22, 2026. VIDEO
Don’t Believe the Opposition: American Workers Need the American Franchise Act
A recent op-ed in the Labor Tribune falsely claims that a major bipartisan labor bill moving through Congress will “make life less affordable” and leave workers vulnerable. These claims rest on a misunderstanding of both the bill and the “joint employer” standard it addresses. The bill in question is the American Franchise Act, introduced by Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), which would provide long-overdue certainty for local franchise owners and their employees.
Bill Would Increase Leasing Certainty for Geothermal Energy Developers
To: Members of the House Committee on Natural Resources From: National Taxpayers Union Date: April 21, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on April 21 Committee Markup On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on a measure slated for consideration before the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bill Would Repeal Burdensome Financial Regulation for Small Businesses
To: Members of the House Committee on Financial Services From: National Taxpayers Union Date: April 21, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on April 21 Committee Markup On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on a measure slated for consideration before the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill Would Repeal Overly Prescriptive Energy Efficiency Mandates for Federal Facilities
April 20, 2026 **************************************************** National Taxpayers Union urges all representatives to vote “YES” on H.R. 4690, “the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act,” authored by Rep. Langworthy (R-NY). This legislation represents a commonsense step toward modernizing federal building standards by repealing outdated and overly prescriptive energy efficiency mandates that restrict flexibility in the design and construction of federal facilities.
Oklahoma Buries a Costly Big Government, Anti-ESG Experiment
Last week, taxpayers and pensioners notched a victory when Oklahoma’s highest court ruled the state’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act (EDEA) unconstitutional, permanently ending the law that barred the state from doing business with financial institutions accused of “boycotting” fossil fuels. The ruling marks another welcome setback for efforts to politicize free-market investment decisions through government mandates.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Markup Features a Mixed Bag of Bills
To: Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation From: National Taxpayers Union Date: April 14, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on April 14 Committee Markup On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on several measures slated for consideration before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 14, 2026.
RED Tape Act Would Reduce Duplicative Environmental Review
April 14, 2026 **************************************************** National Taxpayers Union urges all representatives to vote “YES” on H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, authored by Rep. Joyce (R-PA). This legislation represents a commonsense step toward a smarter, more efficient regulatory framework—one that balances strong environmental protections with the practical demands of a modern economy.
Don’t Let Railroad Unions Railroad Congress on ‘Railway Safety’
With the nation in the grip of ongoing affordability challenges, Congress will soon consider whether to make everyday costs even more expensive by piling burdensome new rules onto America’s freight rail operators under the pretense of “safety.” The proposed new rail regulations tucked into much needed transportation program reauthorization would raise the cost of moving cargo from factories and ports to communities across the country.
Don’t Let Railroad Unions Railroad Congress on ‘Railway Safety’
With the nation in the grip of ongoing affordability challenges, Congress will soon consider whether to make everyday costs even more expensive by piling burdensome new rules onto America’s freight rail operators under the pretense of “safety.” The proposed new rail regulations tucked into much needed transportation program reauthorization would raise the cost of moving cargo from factories and ports to communities across the country.
Trump’s Budget Offers a Mixed Bag for Taxpayers
President Trump released his Fiscal Year 27 budget on Friday. Though the budget request is mostly performative, it serves as a starting point for Congress in negotiating a spending deal ahead of the start of the fiscal year on October 1. Here are some key facts and figures from the President’s budget request, especially as it compares to the recent budget baseline released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in February.
Hormuz Strait Must Open for Fertilizer, Helium, Other Economic Components
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Newsmax on March 31, 2026. VIDEO
Updated Bank Capital Requirements Are a Win for America’s Economy
Last month, the Federal Reserve took an important step toward aligning U.S. bank capital requirements with the Basel III international framework. Under the updated proposal, banks would be permitted to hold slightly fewer funds in regulatory capital and instead deploy those resources into productive activities such as business lending.
Fund DHS and Put an End to Government Shutdowns
March 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Garbarino Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bennie Thompson Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the Committee: On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, I write to express our appreciation for holding this timely and important hearing.
Government Shutdowns Are Entirely Avoidable, Congress Should End Them Forever
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Real America's Voice on March 23, 2026. VIDEO
Sooner Mid-East Conflict Ends, Better for Gas, Diesel Fuel Prices
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Newsmax on March 19, 2026. VIDEO
House Oversight Bills Protect Taxpayers From Wasteful Spending
View PDF To: Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform From: National Taxpayers Union Date: March 17, 2026 Subject: NTU’s Views on March 18 Committee Markup I. Introduction and Key Taxpayer Considerations On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to express our views on several measures slated for consideration before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 18, 2026.
Reform Is Needed to Fix USPS’s Financial Trajectory
March 17, 2026 The Honorable James Comer Chairman, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Robert Garcia Ranking Member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Washington, DC 20515 On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, I write to share our views in advance of the Committee’s oversight hearing into the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Permitting Reform Is Needed to Boost Grid Reliability
March 16, 2026 The Honorable Bob Latta Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kathy Castor Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy Washington, DC 20515 On behalf of National Taxpayers Union (NTU), the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, I write to share our views in advance of the Subcommittee’s hearing titled “Winter Storm Fern Lessons: Supplying Reliable Power to Meet Peak Demand.” NTU appreciates the opportunity to provide our perspective on the...
Gas Prices Will Decrease Quickly Once Strait of Hormuz Is Reopened
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Newsmax on March 16, 2026. VIDEO
Ending Conflict, Continuing U.S. Oil Production Best Solution for Gas Prices
Watch NTU Vice President for Federal Affairs Tommy Aiello on Newsmax on March 10, 2026. VIDEO
How to Break Washington's Dumbest Habit
Every year, Congress flirts with a government shutdown, driven by partisan squabbling and political showmanship. It’s an avoidable cycle that harms taxpayers, disrupts businesses, and creates uncertainty for the public — without producing meaningful policy outcomes. Shutdowns have become a costly ritual Washington should abandon. Last year’s record 43-day shutdown brought large parts of government to a standstill. Flights were canceled. Permits stalled.
How to break Washington’s dumbest habit Original
Every year, Congress flirts with a government shutdown, driven by partisan squabbling and political showmanship. It’s an avoidable cycle that harms taxpayers, disrupts businesses, and creates uncertainty for the public — without producing meaningful policy outcomes. Shutdowns have become a costly ritual Washington should abandon. Last year’s record 43-day shutdown brought large parts of government to a standstill. Flights were canceled. Permits stalled.
Pro-Taxpayer Energy Policy Can Keep Prices Low
Media by Thomas Aiello March 05, 2026 Thomas Aiello on Politics on the Edge with Melody Clarke on WESR 103.3 FM, on March 5, 2026.
Gas Prices to Increase, But US Energy Production Will Help Prices
Thomas Aiello on The Steve Gruber Show on March 6, 2016. VIDEO
Domestic Energy Production is at an All Time High
Thomas Aiello on What’s On Your Mind on WZFG 1100 AM 92.3 FM on March 6, 2016.
Record U.S. Oil & Gas Production Will Blunt Oil Price Spike for Consumers | Tommy Aiello | Newsmax
Media by Thomas Aiello March 05, 2026
Natural Gas Exports Boost the Economy
Thomas Aiello on Mike Ferguson in the Morning on NewsTalkSTL 101.9 FM on March 4, 2026.
New Regulations, Higher Federal Spending Undermine Pro-Taxpayer Housing Policy
March 5, 2026 Dear Senators and Representatives: On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, we write to offer our views regarding S. 2651, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. As the Senate begins debate and consideration of S. 2651, we believe that updated legislation represents a mixed bag with many strong provisions offset with policies that will undercut its well-intentioned goals.
Significant Expansion of Federal Deposit Insurance Limit Is Unnecessary and Unfair
March 4, 2026 The Honorable French Hill Chair, House Financial Services Committee Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters and Members of the Committee: On behalf of National Taxpayers Union, the nation’s oldest taxpayer advocacy organization, I write to express our views in advance of tomorrow’s markup.
Jobs, Tax Refunds, Plus Gas & Housing Prices Show Promising Economic Strength | Tommy Aiello | RAV
Media by Thomas Aiello February 25, 2026
A Decade of Gas Exports Continue to Fuel America's Economy
On this day ten years ago, a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) sailed from an export terminal in Southwest Louisiana bound for Brazil. Such a departure is routine now, but in 2016 it marked a historic first as the inaugural LNG export from the U.S. Gulf Coast and a defining moment in America’s energy renaissance. Today, the industry stands as proof of what’s possible when policymakers clear the way for private innovation and investment.
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