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Apr 13, 2021
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
Apr 13, 2021
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
Explainers
Apr 12, 2021
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
Blog Posts
Mar 23, 2021
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Federal Spending on SNAP?
Since April 2020, the federal government has spent an average of $9 billion per month on SNAP — 71 percent higher than the amount spent in March 2020 (before the pandemic was widely recognized).
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/03/how-has-the-coronavirus-pandemic-affected-federal-spending-on-snap
Blog Posts
Mar 16, 2021
It’s Been 28 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.
Blog Posts
Mar 15, 2021
What to Know About All Three Rounds of Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
Three sets of stimulus checks have been issued to eligible recipients as part of the pandemic relief. Each set of payments have been slightly different.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/03/what-to-know-about-all-three-rounds-of-coronavirus-stimulus-checks
Infographics
Mar 10, 2021
What's In the American Rescue Plan?
Here's a breakdown of the major programs in the American Rescue Plan and how much they cost.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/whats-in-the-american-rescue-plan
Blog Posts
Feb 3, 2021
Should Stimulus Checks Go to Higher-Income Americans?
As lawmakers continue to explore policies to help the nation recover from the economic damage caused by the pandemic, a key part of the discussion is how stimulus checks should be structured and targeted for maximum effectiveness. Looking at recent spending and saving trends offers some clues.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/02/should-stimulus-checks-go-to-higher-income-americans
Blog Posts
Jan 27, 2021
What Was the Coronavirus Relief Fund?
One key part of the CARES Act was the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which provided $150 billion in direct federal fiscal support to governments in states, territories, and tribal areas to cover expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/01/what-was-the-coronavirus-relief-fund
Blog Posts
Nov 5, 2020
What Is the Provider Relief Fund?
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund aids hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Learn how HHS has allocated funding.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/09/what-is-the-provider-relief-fund