The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a nonprofit think tank based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to fostering bipartisanship in U.S. policymaking. It was founded in 2007 by a group of former Senate majority leaders—Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell—to develop pragmatic solutions to key national challenges by bringing together leaders from both major political parties.
BPC’s mission is to combine the best ideas from both parties to promote policy solutions that can gain broad, bipartisan support. It aims to strengthen democracy by addressing economic, social, and security challenges in a way that encourages compromise and cooperation between policymakers.
BPC is funded by a mix of foundations, corporations, and individual donors, as well as grants from government and private organizations. The organization maintains transparency about its funding sources while striving to remain independent and nonpartisan in its policy recommendations.
Examples of BPC's work include:
Higher Education Financing and Workforce Development - Policy recommendations to improve federal financial aid, streamline workforce training programs, and align higher education with labor market needs.
Election Security and Reform - Research and policy recommendations on strengthening U.S. election security, expanding voter access, and improving election administration.
Infrastructure Investment and Permitting Reform - Advocating for bipartisan solutions to modernize U.S. infrastructure, improve federal permitting processes, and ensure long-term investment in roads, bridges, and energy systems.
Health Care Policy and Aging Population Initiatives - Ways to address rising health care costs, improve Medicare and Medicaid sustainability, and support policies for aging populations, including long-term care financing.