The economic situation of Hispanic Americans has improved over the past decades, but disparities persist in earnings, wealth, economic opportunity and access to the financial system.
Sep 13 2022
JEC Chairman Don Beyer on August CPI data
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the August Consumer Price Index release showed inflation was up 0.1% over the last month on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in July. Annual inflation slowed to 8.3% from 8.5% in July.
Sep 09 2022
Economic Update - September 9, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act and how it impacts costs for workers and families.
Access to broadband has rapidly become key to everyday life and a vital driver of economic growth.
Sep 02 2022
Economic Update - September 2, 2022
As part of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden and Democrats in Congress significantly increased the value of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) to help lower- and middle-income families cover child care expenses in the 2021 tax year.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency tasked with safeguarding employees’ right to organize and remedying unfair labor practices in the private sector.
Aug 26 2022
Economic Update - August 26, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act will close tax loopholes and increase enforcement to ensure that big corporations and the wealthy pay what they owe.