It’s time for common sense solutions.
PROMOTING SMARTER POLICIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES
OUR MISSION
Communities United for Smart Policy (CUSP) advocates for commonsense solutions that promote safer, stronger communities.
We are committed to equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to shape the issues that impact their lives.
With our nation on the cusp of both significant new challenges and opportunities, we believe that policymaking at all levels of government; federal, state, and municipal should focus on advancing America’s priorities and building toward a more secure, empowering, and prosperous future.
Leadership
Hon. Mary Bono
Chairwoman
Hailed as the "embodiment of powerful American womanhood" by the Washington Times, rising to become Chairman of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. Bono established herself as a respected and closely-watched leader on a wide range of critically important issues while serving 8 terms in Congress (1998-2013).
Mary has been at the forefront of the nationwide fight against opioid and prescription drug abuse. Over her career, Bono became one of Congress’s strongest advocates for mental health and substance addiction treatment. Today, she is widely recognized as a national leader for issues important for overdose and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Over her years in Congress, she authored legislation that was signed into law by Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama, proving to be a true bipartisan consensus builder.
Three Priorities to Keep Our Communities Strong
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Protecting Americans from harmful influence by hostile foreign adversaries.
One of the most elemental and vital functions of our government is to protect citizens from the real and varied foreign threats Americans face today. We support policies that strengthen both our national and economic security. U.S. intelligence leaders are united in their assessment that the Chinese Communist Party is the most consequential threat to U.S. national security. There are growing threats from abroad to our economic security as well. We must vigorously protect American ideas and innovation, key drivers of economic growth, from foreign competitors seeking to steal U.S. intellectual property, and shore up and secure critical supply chains from foreign competitors.
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Unleashing American business innovation through smart regulatory reform.
American businesses drive our economy and create the innovations that improve lives nationwide. When entrepreneurs and companies can focus their energy on growth and innovation rather than navigating complex regulatory processes, communities benefit through more jobs, better products, and greater economic opportunity. Smart regulatory reform represents a significant opportunity to boost American competitiveness and unlock economic growth. We support policies that streamline regulations to ensure they serve clear purposes while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens on businesses. We can empower companies of all sizes to invest in what matters most—American innovation, job creation, and serving customers. This approach strengthens our economic foundation and positions America to lead in the global marketplace.
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Empowering Americans to make choices that suit their communities’ needs.
Americans deserve the fundamental right to maintain control over the choices and matters that directly impact their homes and livelihoods. It is crucial that we do not surrender more power to the government to make one-size-fits-all policy decisions on our behalf. Our families and communities thrive when they are empowered to make decisions tailored to their unique needs. Above all, American families should have access to reliable information and accurate data to make informed choices that benefit their loved ones, communities, and the nation as a whole. We advocate for policies that promote sound science and evidence-based decision-making. We firmly reject heavy-handed mandates, which exemplify a culture of government overreach.
