The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) have proposed radical changes in immigration rules related to “public charge” determinations. Read more
SNAP (food stamps) is an effective program that helps millions of Americans put food on the table, but there’s room to build upon its successes, ... Read more
This week at CBPP, we focused on health, housing, the federal budget and taxes, state budgets and taxes, food assistance, and the economy. On health ... Read more
As Veterans Day approaches, hundreds of thousands of veterans struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Some 38,000 veterans were homeless on ... Read more
President Trump billed a recent executive order as “protecting and improving Medicare for our nation’s seniors” and “enhancing [its] fiscal sustainability,” but it would actually do the opposite. Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. This chart book highlights some key characteristics of the more than 40 million people using the program as well as trends and data on program administration and use. Read more
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am Peggy Bailey, Vice President for Housing Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The ... Read more
