The Bipartisan Policy Center Energy Project is bringing together leaders from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Congress in a discussion on climate-related risks in the financial markets. Over the past year, the CFTC has led an effort reviewing the important implications of climate change risk to the U.S. financial system. Please join us for a moderated conversation with leaders from the CFTC and Congress on the nature of the...

Even before COVID-19, most people did not claim Social Security retirement benefits at optimal ages—mostly because they claimed too early. Now, with millions of older Americans out of work, many might think about claiming earlier, providing them access to cash now but jeopardizing their retirement security down the road. Faced with this high-stakes decision of when to claim benefits, it is more important than ever that people understand...

U.S. agriculture has an important role to play in addressing climate change. There is growing interest in the potential of agricultural soils to sequester carbon through a variety of conservation practices while providing a host of co-benefits. This webinar will address the science behind soil carbon, how farmers are adopting new practices, and the business case for climate-smart agriculture. This will be the first of a series of webinars on t...

Artificial intelligence has been significantly reshaping society, the economy, and national security, but it is not an autonomous force beyond our control. If developed responsibly, AI can strengthen the economy, raise living standards, and bolster national security. The Bipartisan Policy Center has spent the past year in consultation with Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Will Hurd (R-TX) to understand the challenges and opportunities posed by AI,...

COVID-19 has put significant financial strain on people across the country, highlighting a longstanding lack of liquidity for many households. As the economic fallout from the pandemic continues, these challenges will only grow more severe. To help struggling families and to build a more resilient economy on the other side of this crisis, there is a need for new policies and solutions that facilitate short-term savings. Join the Bipartisan Pol...

Predictions of an active hurricane season—which began on June 1 and runs through November 30—are quickly and tragically coming to fruition, with eight named storms already. Emergency managers are increasingly concerned about when and where to call for evacuations if a major storm hits. With COVID-19 cases rising in a handful of hurricane-prone states, building in social distancing safeguards, securing needed personal protective equ...

The Children’s Equity Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center invite you to join us for a virtual event series to announce the release of our new report, Start with Equity—From the Early Years to the Early Grades: Data, Research, and an Actionable Child Equity Policy Agenda.  The report reviews the state of the equity data, research, and policy landscapes from the early years to the early grades in key areas—like disci...

Natural carbon removal by farm and forest lands is emerging as a critical component of legislative efforts to address climate change. Action is needed to develop long-term revenue streams for soil and forest carbon practices that create economic opportunities in rural America, store and reduce carbon emissions, and achieve other significant environmental co-benefits. Join the Bipartisan Policy Center for the launch of the BPC Energy Project...

The Children’s Equity Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center invite you to join us for a virtual event series to announce the release of our new report, Start with Equity—From the Early Years to the Early Grades: Data, Research, and an Actionable Child Equity Policy Agenda.  The report reviews the state of the equity data, research, and policy landscapes from the early years to the early grades in key areas—like disci...

While federal and state governments have responded to the COVID-19 crisis in a variety of ways, American business has also stepped up to help workers and communities. This corporate crisis response comes as increased attention has been brought to corporations’ role in society. Join us for a discussion exploring how companies responded to the crisis. We will explore how public perceptions of corporations may shift as a result of the crisi...