Advancing Fiscal Solutions

America’s fiscal challenges are serious, but they are solvable.
We support and produce a wide range of unbiased, substantive research and data, helping policymakers, journalists and the public develop a fuller understanding of our fiscal and economic outlook — and illuminating a way forward.
Many Solutions Exist
Solutions Initiative
The Solutions Initiative brings together leading policy organizations from across the political spectrum to develop comprehensive plans to put America on a stronger, more sustainable fiscal path.
Highlights From Our Grantees & Partners

Budget Offsets Bank
Through the first six months of the fiscal year, the cumulative deficit was $242 billion above the corresponding period the year before.

Fixing Social Security
"Unless lawmakers act to strengthen Social Security, there will be a significant automatic cut in benefits in less than a decade. The Brookings Institution released a plan to achieve solvency for the program and garner bipartisan support.
Program Highlights
Further Reading
Infographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
What Is Budget Reconciliation?
The reconciliation process avoids the potential need to gather 60 votes to end debate and, therefore, allows the Senate to adopt legislation with a simple majority.
Budget Basics: National Defense
The national defense budget funds a wide range of activities and represents a significant share of overall federal spending.