MISSION

  • American Revival begins by removing burdensome regulation and restoring the freedom to innovate and faith in the American worker. Through this campaign, economy and trade policy experts research and develop pro-growth policy solutions that can unleash the American economy and protect the American workers. We then partner with allies in DC and the states to drive those policies through the highest levels of government.

Focus Areas / Policy Pillars

  • Income Tax - Reduce the burden of income taxes on the American people while ensuring that pro-growth incentives encourage private sector expansion and facilitate every American pursuing their dreams.
  • Make America Affordable Again – Revive the American dream of being able to afford to marry, raise a family, and buy a home
  • Fair Trade with Trading Nations - Restoring American dominance by restoring confidence in the American worker and reclaiming fairness in trade with trading nations.
  • Deregulate the Economy – Eliminate the government regulations that prevent Americans from building, investing, and innovating.

Team

The Honorable Michael Faulkender

Co-Chair, American Prosperity

Norm Champ

Chair, Financial Freedom Initiative

The Honorable Larry Kudlow

Chair of the Board and Chair, American Prosperity

The Honorable Robert Lighthizer

Chair, American Trade

Jill Homan

Deputy Director, Trade & Economy Policy, and Campaign Director

Kenzo Takeda

Policy Analyst, Economy and Trade

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News Release | January 16, 2026

AFPI Releases New Policy Recommendations to Make Housing Affordable Again

Washington, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released an issue brief, “Rebuilding the American Dream: Homeownership for All Americans.” The brief details how excessive government regulation, fees, and permitting delays have fueled the nation’s housing affordability crisis and outlines a supply-focused policy agenda to restore affordability for American families.

| January 14, 2026

AFPI January 2026 Housing Survey — Topline Takeaways

This survey paints a simple picture: housing costs are delaying big life choices, voters think government red tape is a big part of the problem, and there’s broad support for policies that cut fees, speed up building, and expand the workforce, especially when incentives reward places that actually reform.

Public Comment | December 29, 2025

Request for Public Comments Regarding Prohibition on Use of Reputation Risk by Regulators

America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is pleased to submit its comments on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) and Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), collectively referred to here as “the agencies,” proposed rule that would prohibit the use of reputation risk from their supervisory programs. AFPI supports the agencies proposed rule as it will ensure that regulators are prohibited from pressuring financial institutions to deny or terminate banking privileges for political, religious, or other non-pecuniary reasons. Accordingly, removing reputation risk will strengthen the safety and soundness of the financial system by protecting financial institutions and their customers from regulatory overreach.
Fact Sheet | December 18, 2025

Setting the Bearings for A Rocky Road Ahead

On October 10, 2025, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) introduced new export controls for both critical minerals[1] (CMs) and rare earth elements[2] (REEs). The CCP implemented a new rule that specifies exports that are used in U.S. military equipment, or those with dual-use applications for military assets, even those containing as little as 0.1% of REEs, are prohibited from being sent to the United States. In response, the Trump Administration moved to secure the United States' national security interests by proposing a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods by November 1, 2025. After Chairman Xi and President Trump met at APEC 2025, China announced that it would delay its export controls for a year, with the U.S. agreeing to do the same on its tariffs.
Issue Brief | December 1, 2025

From Policy to Practice: Opportunity Zones 2.0 Reforms and a State Blueprint for Impact

Established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public Law No. 115-97, 2017), the Opportunity Zones (OZs) program is designed to spur economic development, job creation, and boost quality housing affordability in economically distressed communities through tax incentives that encourage long-term private investment.

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