Democrats’ ‘Project 2029’ Targets Hidden Fees and Robocalls

Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, called “Project 2029.” One key proposal takes direct aim at the “annoyance economy”—a term for everyday frustrations such as robocalls, endless hold times, and hidden fees. The plan seeks to regulate these common irritations, which lawmakers say cost consumers time and money. The initiative is a response to Republican-led Project 2025, offering a competing vision for federal policy.