Blog Posts
Mar 19, 2020
What is SNAP? An Overview of the Largest Federal Anti-Hunger Program
SNAP is the largest federal program aimed at combating hunger and food insecurity among low-income Americans.
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Explainers
Mar 11, 2020
What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty. It was first enacted in 1975 on a temporary basis amid broader debates about welfare reform and had the primary goal of encouraging people to obtain employment.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit
Explainers
Mar 11, 2020
What Is the Child Tax Credit?
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
Programs & Projects
Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
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.
Explainers
Feb 12, 2020
Budget Basics: The National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is run by the federal government to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-national-flood-insurance-program
Explainers
Sep 16, 2019
How Do We Measure Poverty? Is There a Better Way to Do It?
A key assessment of poverty in America is the Official Poverty Measure (OPM), which is calculated by the United States Census Bureau using a range of income and economic data.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-do-we-measure-poverty-and-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-it
Charts
Aug 29, 2019
Highway and Transit Outlays Outstripping Inflows
Federal outlays for highways and mass transit are projected to outstrip the inflows that finance them.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0283_outlays_inflows_highways
Charts
Aug 23, 2019
Income From Transfer Programs
Transfers from programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP represent an increasing share of income for low to middle income groups.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0234_transfer_programs_share_income
Blog Posts
Dec 18, 2018
It’s Been 25 Years Since We Last Raised the Gas Tax, and Its Purchasing Power Has Eroded
The decline in purchasing power has important implications for the federal budget and our nation’s infrastructure, and has led some to call for a new effort to address the gas tax.