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CCAGW was established in 1984 to follow up on the implementation of the Grace Commission recommendations under President Ronald Reagan. CCAGW’s mission is to engage in grassroots advocacy and direct lobbying to enact legislation that would eliminate government waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement. CCAGW releases annual Congressional Ratings of members of Congress, and to date has helped to save taxpayers $2.4 trillion.

Critical Waste Issues for the 118th Congress

CAGW's Critical Waste proposals are essential to creating a more effective and efficient government and reining in excessive spending.

2024 Congressional Pig Book

The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW's annual compilation of the pork-barrel projects in the federal budget.

The Latest

State Action

CCAGW Urges Michigan Legislators to Oppose Senate Bill 1179

Senate Bill 1179 will change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in Michigan.

Alec Mena December 6, 2024

The WasteWatcher

133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary

It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.

Deborah Collier December 5, 2024

The WasteWatcher

The Department of Education is a Failure and Should Be Abolished

The Department of Education should be abolished and authority should go back to the states.

Christina Smith December 5, 2024

The WasteWatcher

Key Healthcare Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress

The new Congress should promote patient centered care, increase accessibility, affordability, and transparency.

Christina Smith December 4, 2024

State Action

CCAGW Urges Michigan Legislators to Oppose Senate Bill 659

S.B. 659 will fail to achieve its objective of protecting consumer privacy.

Alec Mena December 3, 2024

State Action

CCAGW Urges Michigan Legislators to Oppose House Bill 5350

House Bill 5350 will change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in Michigan.

Alec Mena December 2, 2024

Action Center

National Petition to Stop IRS Spying

TELL CONGRESS: Do Not Raise the Debt Limit Without Cutting Wasteful Spending

TAKE ACTION: Oppose Earmarks

TELL WASHINGTON: Cut Government Waste!

Porker of the Month

FTC Chair Lina Khan

November

FTC Chair Khan is CAGW's November 2024 Porker of the Month for consistently overreaching her authority, violating ethics standards, and pushing anti-capitalist policies.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

October

Chairwoman Rosenworcel distressingly denied vital funds for Starlink which hurt rural areas that need constant broadband access.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal

September

Taxing unrealized gains is a terrible idea that will be devastating to the economy and Americans’ lives and retirement plans.

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste works to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government through research and public education.