Americans for Prosperity Launches Nationwide Energy Campaign
Arlington, Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
On 2 September 2025, Americans for Prosperity initiated a campaign to reform energy permitting, aiming to reduce regulatory hurdles and enhance U.S. competitiveness amid AI economic demands.
The Launch of ‘The Road to Prosperity’
On September 2, 2025, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a significant campaign titled ‘The Road to Prosperity.’ This initiative seeks to address the bureaucratic red tape that hampers energy production across the United States. The campaign is designed to make energy more affordable and enhance America’s competitiveness in the evolving AI economy. The effort includes a national tour, rallies at local energy project sites, and a series of advertisements to garner support for permitting reform [1][2].
Support from Political Leaders
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has publicly supported the campaign, emphasizing the critical role of American energy in ensuring national security and global leadership. Scalise’s video message underscores the delays caused by current permitting processes and advocates for reforms to expedite energy projects. The campaign also involves participation from various members of Congress and local business leaders, highlighting a bipartisan recognition of the issue’s urgency [1][2][3].
Campaign Goals and Economic Implications
AFP’s campaign aims to bring permitting reform to the forefront of legislative priorities by the end of 2025, setting the stage for Senate action in 2026. The initiative stresses the importance of modernizing regulations to align with technological advancements and meet rising energy demands. The campaign’s initial ad, ‘Built Here, Felt Here,’ highlights the historical significance of affordable energy in powering the economy and warns of the risks posed by outdated regulations [1][2][3].
Challenges and Opposition
Despite the campaign’s momentum, it faces opposition from environmental advocates and regulatory bodies concerned about the potential environmental impacts of deregulation. Critics argue that reform efforts may prioritize economic gains over environmental protection, leading to increased fossil fuel dependency. The campaign’s focus on permitting reform also contrasts with recent actions by the Trump administration, which issued a stop-work order on a major offshore wind project, sparking legal and environmental debates [4][5].