THE FOUR PILLARS
Border Security and Visa Reform
Americans for Prosperity’s Four Pillars presents a policy framework that prioritizes border security, economic competitiveness, and upholding the rule of law. We champion a society governed by clear and enforced laws, with policies that adapt to ensure America’s enduring security and economic prosperity.
SECURE BORDER AND PORTS
Essential for national security and are the first component of upholding the rule of law.
INCREASE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS
China is racing to get ahead. We are in a fierce global competition for breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and bioengineering. The United States must prioritize attracting the best minds from around the world to secure its leadership position and shape the ethical trajectory of these transformative technologies.
CLEAR AND PREDICTABLE RULES
Our current immigration system, with its selectively enforced, confusing, and constantly changing regulations, incentivizes bad actors while penalizing law-abiding individuals. We must simplify these rules to create a system that benefits honest people while holding dangerous and unscrupulous individuals accountable.
TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DUE PROCESS
We need regular reports from the Department of Homeland Security that are precise and easy to understand. It is equally important to prevent arbitrary decisions and violations of due process, which harm everyone’s confidence in the system.