As Republicans at the federal level prepare to take over majorities in both the House and Senate, some have proposed deeply ...

The government must suspend or raise the limit to prevent default, which would be deeply damaging and disruptive for people ...

Whichever combination of legislative vehicles is used, it’s key to keep the focus on the specific policies that Congress puts ...

Legislation to temporarily extend food and agriculture programs authorized by the farm bill, including the Supplemental ...

Hover over a state to see state-specific data and links to CBPP papers and fact sheets. Click on the gray boxes below to see maps on benefit levels as a share of the Federal Poverty Level, ...

Non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs comprise domestic and international programs outside of national defense that Congress funds on an annual basis. These programs are called “discretionary” ...

Block grants are fixed pots of money that the federal government gives to states to provide benefits or services. Some policymakers call their block grant proposals "Opportunity Grants" or “merged ...

This is our final edition of In Case You Missed It for 2024. CBPP wishes you restful and happy holidays!This week, we focused on food assistance, the federal budget, health, and ...

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