Sep 15 2022
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This month we reflect on the contributions that the Hispanic community have on the economy while also recognizing economic disparities and a path forward.
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.
The Inflation Reduction Act and how it impacts costs for workers and families.
Sep 09 2022
Economic Update - September 9, 2022
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.
