The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is undergoing its biggest structural shift in decades, as federal action moves resettlement toward a model where states have a greater leading role. This piece ...
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2026 – The Niskanen Center strongly supports the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. This legislation includes the most ...
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule titled “Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions.” The rule would introduce a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. In ...
Despite near universal frustration with the U.S. legal immigration system, Congress has not meaningfully reformed its laws in more than 35 years. Still, policymakers could make the existing approach ...
Americans overwhelmingly support paid family and medical leave (PFML) as part of a broader set of policies to help them balance work and family life. Despite popular support, federal policymakers have ...
The U.S. electric grid is fragmented, with limited to no power exchange between regions and interconnections. This fragmentation increases costs to consumers and risks blackouts from power shortages ...