Policy area · 6 issues

Economy and the federal budget

It covers growth, inflation, interest rates, monetary policy, the budget, deficits and debt, appropriations as a process and industrial policy.

115 new members wrote on economy and the federal budget. 42 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.

Where they stand

What new members call for on each economy and the federal budget issue.

DemocratsRepublicans
Cost of living 96 members addressed itLower the cost of living and inflation90Make housing more affordable28and 14 more positionsGrocery prices 50 members addressed itLower food and grocery prices32Roll back tariffs that raise food prices9and 5 more positionsEconomic growth 31 members addressed itGrow and strengthen the economy26Grow the economy through smaller government and fewer regulations4and 5 more positionsFederal deficit and national debt 31 members addressed itRein in the deficit and national debt21Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means13and 5 more positionsFederal spending 30 members addressed itCut federal spending20Root out waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending8and 3 more positionsDomestic manufacturing 27 members addressed itInvest in and grow American manufacturing20Keep factories here and bring offshored manufacturing back7and 6 more positions

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Who wrote on it

1–12 of 115 members