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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 119th 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 Utah Legislators to Oppose Senate Bill 69

SB 69 would change how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program operates in the Beehive State.

Alec Mena February 11, 2025

The WasteWatcher

A Penny Saved From Production Means Dollars Earned for Taxpayers

President Trump's announcement that the U.S. Mint will halt production of the penny is good news for taxpayers.

Deborah Collier February 11, 2025

The WasteWatcher

USPS Reforms Must Be Included in Reconciliation

Congress must include reforms to the USPS in reconciliation and DOGE should take a close look as well.

Thomas Schatz February 11, 2025

State Action

CCAGW Urges Virginia Senators to Oppose HB 1724

HB 1724 would impose price controls on prescription drugs.

Alec Mena February 10, 2025

The WasteWatcher

Joint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software

The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.

Sean Kennedy February 10, 2025

The WasteWatcher

FDA Recognizes Value of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Regulators approve less-harmful alternative to tobacco.

Alec Mena February 6, 2025

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

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra

January

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is our January 2025 Porker of the Month for abusing his power and failing to protect consumers.

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.

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