Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go?
WEBJul 18, 2024 — Federal Budget, Federal Tax. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. It is supported primarily by foundation grants. In fiscal year 2023, the federal government spent $6.1 trillion ...
A Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits
WEBOct 2, 2023 — Determining Eligibility. Under federal rules, to be eligible for benefits a household’s [1] income and resources must meet three tests: [2]. Gross monthly income — that is, household income before any of the program’s deductions are applied — generally must be at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty …
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WEBClosing Medicaid Coverage Gap Would Help Diverse Groups and Reduce Inequities. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that pursues federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways.
Policy Basics: Introduction to the Federal Budget Process
WEBFederal Budget, Budget Plans, Budget Process. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. It is supported primarily by foundation grants. No single piece of legislation establishes the annual ...
Policy Basics: Understanding the Social Security Trust Funds
WEBFew budgetary concepts generate as much unintended confusion and deliberate misinformation as the Social Security trust funds. The trust funds are invested in Treasury securities that are just as sound as all other U.S. government securities, held by investors around the globe and regarded as being among the world’s safest investments.
A Closer Look at Who Benefits from SNAP: State-by-State Fact …
WEBFeb 13, 2023 — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program, reaching 38 million people nationwide in 2019 alone. These...
Policy Basics: Introduction to Medicaid | Center on Budget and …
WEBApr 14, 2020 — The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. It is supported primarily by foundation grants. In 2018, Medicaid provided health coverage for 97 million low-income Americans.
The Nation Has Made Progress Against Poverty But Policy …
WEBJul 28, 2022 — In addition, an estimated 12.5 million Americans have “deep poverty” incomes, that is incomes (including government assistance) below half of the poverty line, or below just $14,200 a year for a typical family of four, after corrections for underreporting of government assistance.
Chart Book: Tracking the Recovery From the Pandemic Recession
WEBApr 3, 2024 — Relief Legislation, Better Virus Control Key to Solid Jobs Recovery. Total nonfarm employment fell by 1.4 million jobs in March 2020 and a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, creating a 22 million jobs deficit since the start of the recession and largely erasing the gains from a decade of job growth.
Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis Requires Expanding …
WEBOct 27, 2022 — Closing the housing affordability gap will require a comprehensive housing strategy, including developing new units, preserving existing affordable housing, and expanding rental assistance. Expanding the Housing Choice Voucher program would most immediately help renters absorb cost increases.
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