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

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

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

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

What is climate change?Human activities — primarily the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas — are increasing ...

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” ...

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 ...

We are a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender ...

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 page brings together resources to help advocates analyze projections of the fiscal impact of the Medicaid expansion for their states, as well as additional materials to help make the case for ...