#federal-budget

#federal-budget

A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act mandates that all visitors needing nonimmigrant visas to enter the U.S. must pay a 'visa integrity fee' of $250.

We're hearing that the House has passed the megabill after it got through the Republican Senate. Now it's on its way to President Trump's desk, and he's going to sign it. When he does, he will create some of the biggest tax breaks for billionaires in history, even more wealth to the wealthiest Americans. And the way they're paying for it is to cut health care for working-class Americans, to cut food that would go to veterans and children in this country.

The primary reason for Moody's downgrade is the rapid rise in federal government debt and potentially higher yields to refinance it.

A federal budget is one of the most significant legislative pieces a government can put forward. It provides an update on the nation's coffers and outlines spending priorities.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee's 2025 budget reconciliation bill allocates $500 million for IT modernization and AI efforts, crucial as states grapple with regulations.

The IMLS, with its annual budget of approximately $300 million, represents a minuscule fraction of federal spending, yet its impact on communities nationwide is immeasurable.