Understanding the 2026 Federal Budget Proposal

What is the primary focus of the 2026 federal budget proposal?

• Reducing non-defense discretionary spending

• Enhancing educational programs

• Increasing funding for social security

• Expanding public health services

Which department is facing a 15% budget cut, affecting programs for disadvantaged students?

• Department of Health

• Department of Housing

• Department of Defense

• Department of Education

What is the proposed change for grants to disadvantaged K-12 schools?

• Doubling the current funding

• Elimination in favor of state block grants

• No change proposed

• Increase in federal oversight

Which organization is facing a 56% budget cut, affecting social sciences research?

• National Institutes of Health

• National Science Foundation

• NASA

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is the impact of the budget proposal on the National Endowment for the Arts?

• Complete elimination

• No change

• Minor budget cut

• Increased funding

How much of a budget cut is the Environmental Protection Agency facing?

• 10%

• 54.5%

• 25%

• 75%

What change is proposed for Section 8 vouchers under the new budget?

• Increased funding

• No changes proposed

• Unlimited assistance duration

• Capped assistance at 2 years for able-bodied adults

What is a major concern critics have about the budget proposal?

• It does not address military spending

• It increases the national debt

• It reflects a shift in values and priorities

• It prioritizes public services over defense

Which senator criticized the energy assistance cuts in the budget proposal?

• Senator Susan Collins

• Senator Roger Wicker

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Senator Bernie Sanders

What is one of the reasons supporters give for the budget cuts?

• To increase public health funding

• To expand educational programs

• To reduce the national debt

• To enhance foreign aid