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The 116th Congress also marks a return to divided government with the Senate controlled by Republicans and the House by Democrats. This new landscape in Washington means there is both a requirement and a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to work together on fiscal solutions.
Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
With a new Congress set to convene in the midst of a costly government shutdown, Americans hold deep concerns and a widespread belief that the country is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/01/fci-press-release
Budget process rules like PAYGO help ensure that fiscal considerations are an important part of policymaking.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/01/the-house-is-returning-to-PAYGO
“This new rules package includes important reforms that can help encourage fiscal responsibility." Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Since the shutdown began, about 800,000 federal employees have been furloughed or are working without pay.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/01/damage-caused-by-the-shutdown
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for November 2018, which was the first month of fiscal year 2019.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-november-2018
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for December 2018.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-december-2018
Putting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path creates a positive environment for growth, opportunity, and prosperity. Unfortunately, America is on a dangerous long-term fiscal path.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-why-long-term-debt-matters
“This shutdown has negatively affected the lives of millions of Americans, disrupted essential government services, and unnecessarily harmed the economy." Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.