The American Council for Capital Formation's policy goals are strong capital formation, a cost-effective regulatory regime, and strategic approach to energy.
Important column from @SenKevinCramer connecting permitting modernization to America’s economic and national security. To outcompete China, the U.S. must be able to permit, finance and build critical projects at the speed this moment demands. foxnews.com/opinion/sen-kevi…
Misguided EU regulations are weighing down American competitiveness and economic growth. Supporting American industry means safeguarding businesses from foreign mandates like #CS3D. Stopeuoverreach.com
Foreign mandates like #CS3D don’t just stifle American economic growth; they also threaten American sovereignty. Our businesses should not be governed by European regulations. Learn more at stopeuoverreach.com
The GROWTH Act is commonsense bipartisan legislation I introduced with @RepTerriSewell, it ends the annual taxation of reinvested mutual fund capital gain distributions.
I am excited to share that we now have over 100 cosponsors in the House!
ACCF applauds House passage of the bipartisan DOMINANCE Act, led by @RepYoungKim and @RepBera. Reducing U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals is essential to strengthening America’s economic competitiveness, energy security, and national defense. youngkim.house.gov/2026/06/0…
Lawfare is becoming a real economic drag on U.S. energy and infrastructure. A @PelicanInst op-ed reinforces ACCF’s newest report — strategic litigation can delay critical projects for years, raise costs, and weaken American competitiveness. thecentersquare.com/opinion/…
America’s retirement system is stuck in the past, and everyday savers are paying the price. ACCF Chief Economist @DrCebiWilber explains why it’s time to modernize retirement investing rules in @re_markets. realclearmarkets.com/article…
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is more than a regional regulation; it’s a global compliance mandate. See our ads this week in the @dcexaminer For more on the onerous nature of this EU directive, please visit:
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The pace of change in today’s economy isn’t slowing—and neither is the need for smart, forward-looking policy leadership. In Q1 2026, ACCF brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to tackle key issues.
Catch up on our latest work: icont.ac/51gxh
Litigation is becoming a policy tool—and it’s costly.
A new ACCF CPR report finds lawsuits can delay projects for years, raise costs, and deter investment. accf.org/new-report-examines…
A new ACCF Center for Policy Research report urges the U.S. to lead on solar geoengineering research and governance before adversaries set the rules. Exclusive coverage via @saraschonhardt@Politico. subscriber.politicopro.com/a…
Our new digital ads make the case for U.S. businesses to stand up to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Learn more at StopEUOVerreach.com
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive would push sweeping compliance rules deep into U.S. supply chains—impacting thousands of U.S. small businesses. Congress should act to protect U.S. competitiveness. accf.org/theres-certainty-in…
Electricity demand could double by 2050. In @dcexaminer, ACCF President and CEO Dave Banks argues for an an all-of-the-above energy strategy—using our diverse resources to deliver abundant, reliable power and strengthen economic and national security. washingtonexaminer.com/op-ed…
EU climate rules through #CSDDD could impose $637B–$1T in compliance costs on U.S. firms. That’s capital diverted from infrastructure and jobs to paperwork and legal overhead. See more from Senior Fellow Mike Roman accf.org/eu-regulations-and-…
The ACCF proudly joins @USChamber and a broad coalition in supporting the SPEED Act. Smarter permitting means faster infrastructure, stronger supply chains, and more investment in U.S. competitiveness. Congress should act. #SPEEDActuschamber.com/assets/documen…
Even after cutbacks in their plenary session, the EU’s #CSDDD puts jobs, innovation, and competitiveness at risk worldwide. As the directive encroaches on the negotiation of a U.S.-EU trade deal, we encourage stakeholders to learn more and push back at stopeuoverreach.com