One, Big, Beautiful Week
AAF's latest on the One Big Beautiful Booklet, tariff refunds, anti-fraud reforms, + more
Happy Friday from Advancing American Freedom,
This week, we released the One Big Beautiful Booklet, a deep, comprehensive look at all of the ways that OBBB was a major win for America. It’s 90 pages long, but it’s not a tome. It contains 66 one- and two-page memos that each give a digestible summary of the OBBB’s major provisions. One staffer we met with this week called the booklet “wildly helpful.” We think you’ll agree.
Below you’ll find a selection of reports, op-eds and analysis by AAF scholars on everything from data center moratoriums to the quarter-century decline in unionization rates. David Burton from AAF’s Plymouth Institute valiantly waded into the legal “mess” (Justice Kavanaugh’s word) that tariff refunds have created.
As always, email John or Jace if you have questions!
Upcoming Event:
Fourth Friday Happy Hour: Friday April 24th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM at 224 C St. NE, Washington, DC.
Join AAFF staff and friends at the C Street townhouse for a casual happy hour. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided.
What We’re Up To
AAF just released a 90-page booklet explaining every “win” in the One Big Beautiful Bill. This massive resource was designed specifically for you and your constituents, as a tool for understanding the bill’s many provisions. Thanks to everyone who joined for our Hill launch event.
Untangling the Tariff Refund Mess — David Burton
In a detailed report, AAF’s David Burton spells out why the tariff refund procedure is going to be a mess unless Congress steps in with legislation.
How Congress Can Help Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force — Rachel Greszler
AAF’s Rachel Greszler brings the heat on waste, fraud, and abuse with 23 pages of analysis and recommendations.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez’ Data Center Moratorium Would Kill Homegrown Tech (The Washington Times) — Austin Gae
Bernie and AOC want America to halt its production of new AI data centers until there are “strong national safeguards in place.” This would kill energy demand, incentivize data centers to leave the country, and make America less competitive in the race for global AI dominance.
For the Third Time, SCOTUS Tells Colorado to Stop State-Enforced Homosexuality (The Federalist) — Thomas Jipping
“The Supreme Court, for the third time, has slapped down another attempt by Colorado to control what people say, think, and do regarding sexuality and the sexes.”
A Quarter Century of Union Decline — Rachel Greszler
“While some claim that unions are on the ‘comeback,’ the reality is that union membership continues to decline and it’s unlikely to rise unless unions adapt their outdated models.”
See also her opinion in Washington Examiner: The Numbers are in: Unions Need a New Playbook.
One more thing…
Towards a Liberal Patriotism — Future of Freedom Luncheon: Tuesday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00pm at Advancing American Freedom
Join us for a TFAS / AAF luncheon on free markets and patriotism with Samuel Gregg, Friedrich Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History at the American Institute for Economic Research.
Enjoy your weekend!
Regards,
John Shelton, VP of Policy
Advancing American Freedom