The Federal Government’s Support for Low-Income Housing Expanded during the Pandemic
The federal government spent $90 billion on housing assistance in 2021, an increase of almost 70 percent from the preceding year.
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The federal government spent $90 billion on housing assistance in 2021, an increase of almost 70 percent from the preceding year.
This piece examines spending on veterans within the budget and outlines the factors that have pushed it higher in recent years.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/04/spending-on-veterans-in-the-budget
The child tax credit (CTC) is a measure administered though the tax code that is designed to make raising children more affordable by easing the financial burden faced by families.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-child-tax-credit
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
The effects of COVID-19 have prompted policymakers to provide financial aid across the U.S. Find out how much coronavirus funding has gone to your state with our interactive tool.
https://www.pgpf.org/understanding-the-coronavirus-crisis/coronavirus-funding-state-by-state
America faces many critical questions about its future. As we continue to confront a global pandemic with devastating impacts on our health, economy and society, an effective federal response is necessary to help address critical needs and get our economy back on track.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-does-the-national-debt-mean-for-americas-future
The economy goes through cyclical movements over time, with periods of growth followed by downturns. To help improve responsiveness to fluctuations in the business cycle, a number of important programs in the federal budget automatically increase or restrain spending depending on economic conditions.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-are-automatic-stabilizers-and-how-do-they-affect-the-budget
Climate and weather-related natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. In addition to endangering lives, they are economically costly.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-disaster-relief-fund
They are burdened by record student debt. They are entering the workforce during a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty, in a nation with crumbling infrastructure, a climate in crisis, and rising inequality.