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Jul 9, 2021
Discretionary Spending Breakdown
Defense spending accounts for nearly half of total discretionary spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0070_discretionary_spending_categories
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Charts
Jul 9, 2021
Trend in Discretionary Spending
Discretionary spending is projected to remain below its historical average.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0185_discretionary_spending
Charts
Jul 9, 2021
Composition of Nondefense Discretionary Spending
Nondefense discretionary spending includes many programs that could promote future economic growth.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0021_discretionary-spending
Charts
Jul 9, 2021
Non-Defense Discretionary Breakdown
Non-defense discretionary spending funds a wide range of programs
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0318_nondefense_disc_categories
Charts
Jul 9, 2021
Discretionary Spending as Share of GDP, 1970–2051
Discretionary spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0177_discretionary_low_levels
Blog Posts
Jun 6, 2023
What are Caps on Discretionary Spending and Do They Work?
Let’s look at the trends in discretionary spending and how effective caps are in reducing the debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/06/what-are-discretionary-spending-caps-and-do-they-work
Explainers
Nov 7, 2012
Budget Basics: What's at Stake with Discretionary Spending Cuts
Budget Explainer: What's at Stake with Discretionary Spending Cuts
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-whats-at-stake-with-discretionary-spending-cuts
Explainers
Budget Basics: Spending
Federal Spending in the federal budget can be divided into three categories: mandatory, discretionary, and interest. Learn how these categories have changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/spending
Blog Posts
Dec 23, 2016
Top 7 Fiscal Charts from 2016
Our most popular charts from 2016 illustrate the nation's fiscal challenges in areas like defense spending, healthcare, and tax reform.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/12/top-7-fiscal-charts-from-2016
Blog Posts
Jan 28, 2019
Five Charts that Summarize CBO’s Budget and Economic Outlook
Despite a growing economy and low unemployment, federal budget deficits are projected to grow over the next 10 years.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/01/five-charts-that-summarize-cbos-budget-and-economic-outlook