An 'abundance'-inspired caucus rolls out a bipartisan agenda
- Harder and Maloy launch Build America Caucus to tackle permitting hurdles.
- 95-page manifesto targets everything from housing and energy to AI and childcare.
- Bipartisan group claims to move past political gridlock with 'abundance' philosophy.
- Midterm uncertainty hangs over whether the 40-member group can actually pass a single bill.
Brief Summary
Washington’s latest attempt to rebrand gridlock is the 'abundance' caucus, a bipartisan coalition of 40 lawmakers promising to slash the very red tape that has paralyzed American development for decades. Spearheaded by Reps. Josh Harder and Celeste Maloy, the group is pushing a 95-page agenda that aims to make building infrastructure, housing, and energy projects faster and cheaper. While the proposal is getting buzz from coastal commentators and moderate politicians, it remains a collection of ideas in search of a legislative vehicle.
Why This Matters
If this group succeeds, you could eventually face shorter wait times for infrastructure projects and potentially cheaper housing costs as regulatory hurdles are dismantled. However, you should remain skeptical; this is a town where 'bipartisan agendas' often go to die in committee. If these changes actually materialize, it could signal a shift toward a more functional government that focuses on tangible growth rather than culture war posturing, but until legislation passes the floor, this is mostly just another Beltway whiteboard dream.